Reparations

New York sets up commission to look at racial reparations

New York governor Kathy Hochul (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

Julia Harte

New York governor Kathy Hochul yesterday authorised a commission to consider reparations for the state’s role in perpetuating historic discrimination against African Americans, making New York the second US state to launch such an effort.

The state will not be required to follow the recommendations of the commission.

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