"New York Establishes Commission to Study Slavery Reparations for Black New Yorkers"

New York state has signed a bill into law to establish a commission that will consider reparations for the lasting effects of slavery in the state. The nine-member commission will examine the institution of slavery and its ongoing impact on Black New Yorkers, with the goal of delivering a report and recommendations a year after its first meeting. While the recommendations could potentially include monetary compensation, they would be non-binding. Similar task forces have been established in California and Illinois, but New York's initiative is expected to face backlash and financial challenges. The move is seen as a step towards national reconciliation and repair.