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*We will name Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and all People of Color whenever possible. We understand that each group is diverse and has varied historical and current experiences with racial inequality. 

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Mission

The Racial Justice Commission, empowered with the legal authority of a Charter Revision Commission, will seize the transformative potential of this moment in history to identify and propose structural changes and significant policy reforms that will advance racial justice and equity and begin to dismantle structural racism for all New Yorkers.

This work is necessary because systemic racism has been and continues to shape our reality.

Vision for Racial Equity

The worth, talents, and contributions of all people in society are valued and recognized. Race is not a determinant of economic, political, social, or psychological outcomes, as it neither confers privilege nor denies opportunities.

Framework for Charter Revision & Policy Work

In pursuit of racial equity, the Commission will examine the NYC Charter and City agencies to identify structural and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and practices that by design, implementation, or impact enable and perpetuate inequitable power, access and opportunity, and will put forward ballot proposals to both redress these injustices and ensure City adherence.

Staff

Present and past staff of the Racial Justice Commission.

Anusha Venkataraman
Executive Director

Harold Miller
Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs

Melanie Ash
General Counsel

Erin Berry
Deputy General Counsel

Bianca Isaias
Associate General Counsel

Rachel Cato
Chief of Operations

Tashawn Morgan
Deputy Chief of Staff

Jimmy Pan
Policy Director and Special Counsel

Sam Stanton
Senior Policy Advisor and Legal Counsel

Eden Mulate
Policy Advisor

Jacqueline Kennedy
Public Engagement Director

Chi Nguyễn
Senior Advisor

Steph Halpin
Communications Director

Davina Lee
Intern

Kapil Longani
Senior Advisor to the Racial Justice Commission

Press

Send media inquiries to [email protected]


October 7, 2021 | Racial Justice Commission
Historic NYC Racial Justice Commission Releases First Report


October 5, 2021 | Bronx 12
NYC Racial Justice Commission to release report on Thursday


September 2, 2021 | Queens Chronicle
New charter to upend structural racism?


September 1, 2021 | Zenger News
Historic New York Racial Commission Seeks to Revise City Charter


August 31, 2021 | Bronxnet
NYC Racial Justice Commission Hosts Public Input Session in the Bronx


August 5, 2021 | Brooklyn Paper
Brooklynites Testify Before City’s Racial Justice Commission


July 30, 2021 | Staten Island advance
Staten Islanders voice their concerns about disparities in the borough to NYC Racial Justice Commission


July 29, 2021 | Gotham Gazette
De Blasio Racial Justice Commission Launches Public Hearings Leading to Ballot Proposals


July 28, 2021 | Pix 11
NYC racial justice commission holds first listening session Thursday


July 28, 2021 | Staten island advance
NYC Racial Justice Commission to host first public input session on Staten Island


June 24, 2021 | Staten island advance
NYC Racial Justice Commission honors Juneteenth in discussion with civil rights advocates and community leaders


May 27, 2021 | NBC 4
Looking at the Impact of NYC’s Racial Justice Commission


April 12, 2021 | CUNY TV
NYC’s Racial Justice Commission with Jennifer Jones Austin | Bob Herbert’s Op-Ed.TV


March 29, 2021 | Staten island advance
Yesenia Mata sees hope for New York City’s future as she represents Staten Island on new racial justice commission


March 23, 2021 | New york times
After Unrest and Protests, N.Y.C. Creates Group to Dismantle Structural Racism


March 23, 2021 | staten island advance
NYC mayor creates panel to examine structural racism in city; Staten Islander Yesenia Mata named


March 23, 2021 | wall street journal
Racial-Justice Commission Will Examine Inequities in New York City


March 23, 2021 | Mayor’s press office
A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio Announces Nation’s First Ever Racial Justice Commission to Root Out Systemic and Institutional Racism