Mamdani won't rule out cash reparations, says he'll await NYC commission findings
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not rule out awarding cash reparations to people impacted by slavery in the Big Apple during an interview on Tuesday, but said he was looking forward to the release of the findings by the city's commission."If a commission studying reparations in this city recommended cash reparations for people impacted in New York City, would you support that recommendation?" Charles Blow asked Mamdani during an interview for "The Root."Blow also noted Mamdani's statement from when he was running for mayor that read, "New York City participated actively in the slave trade and furthered its legacy through racist institutions, policies, and laws. The city should reconcile and repair this legacy of slavery, stolen wealth and discrimination."NEW YORK FAR-LEFT GROUP CLAIMS REPARATIONS 'OWED' AS BLACKS' MEDIAN WEALTH 'NEARLY 15 TIMES LESS' THAN WHITES"First, I want to say that I stand by what I submitted.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would not rule out giving cash payments to people affected by slavery. He made the comment during an interview with journalist Charles Blow for The Root. Mamdani explained that he wants to wait for the findings of a city commission studying reparations. He noted that, as a candidate, he had said New York City played an active role in the slave trade.
Why it matters
The statement shows how local leaders are engaging with the national debate on reparations for slavery. Any decision could affect the city budget and set a precedent for other municipalities.
- Who is Zohran Mamdani?
- He is the mayor of New York City.
- What did Mamdani say about cash reparations?
- He said he would not rule them out and wants to see the city commission's findings first.
- What is the city commission studying?
- It is studying whether New York City should provide reparations for slavery.
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