Some New Yorkers demand $800K each in reparations as state commission holds hearing
Some Black New Yorkers are advocating for $800,000 each in reparations as the state considers compensation for historical injustices. The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies held a public hearing to gather input from residents on the issue. Advocates emphasize the need for reparations to recognize the identity of foundational Black Americans and address past discriminatory policies.
- ▪Aubrey Muhammud stated that $800,000 is necessary for each foundational Black American to recover from financial duress.
- ▪The public hearing was part of a broader effort to study the history of slavery in New York and explore various forms of reparations.
- ▪Some advocates argue for lineage-based eligibility for reparations, prioritizing cash payments before addressing other issues.
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Metro Some New Yorkers demand $800K each in reparations as state commission holds hearing By Joshua Q. Nelson , Fox News Published May 30, 2026, 12:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Empire State residents tell officials exactly how much they believe they're owed Newly released messages reveal what Mackenzie Shirilla texted before crash Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid Some Black New Yorkers are demanding cash reparations from the government as state officials consider some form of compensation for slavery or other past racial injustices. “We need $800,000 for each foundation of Black Americans. That’s simple,” Aubrey Muhammud told Fox News Digital.
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