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    The New York state legislature has approved a bill creating a commission to consider reparations for slavery. The bill passed 106-41 along party lines in the Democratic-controlled Assembly. If signed into law, the bill would establish a nine-member commission to examine the extent to which the federal and state governments were complicit in slavery and lingering economic, political, and educational disparities experienced by Black people in New York. Republican Assembly member Andy Gooddell expressed concern about reopening issues closed almost 200 years ago, while supporters say the commission would help build a bridge to healing inequalities that won't simply resolve themselves.

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    The New York state legislature has approved a bill creating a commission to consider reparations for slavery. The bill passed 106-41 along party lines in the Democratic-controlled Assembly. If signed into law, the bill would establish a nine-member commission to examine the extent to which the federal and state governments were complicit in slavery and lingering economic, political, and educational disparities experienced by Black people in New York. Republican Assembly member Andy Gooddell expressed concern about reopening issues closed almost 200 years ago, while supporters say the commission would help build a bridge to healing inequalities that won't simply resolve themselves.

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    New York Published June 8, 2023 8:19pm EDT

    New York lawmakers approve bill


    creating state reparations
    commission
    New York's bill to consider reparations follows similar efforts in California

    By Bradford Betz | Fox News

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    As the debate on reparations in America intensifies, thought leaders from across the country share their unique perspectives with 'Fox News Digital.'

    New York lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would create a commission to
    consider reparations for slavery .

    The bill passed, 106-41, in the Democratic-controlled state Assembly largely along party ,

    lines, after three hours of spirited debate.

    Ifsigned into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul the bill would establish a nine- ,

    ember commission that would examine the extent to which the federal and state
    government were complicit in slavery. The governor and legislative leaders would each
    appoint three qualified members to the commission.

    The New York state Assembly Chamber is seen as lawmakers debate end of session legislative bills at the state Capitol in
    Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

    The law would also address lingering economic, political, and educational disparities
    experienced by Black people in New York State.

    "We want to make sure we are looking at slavery and its legacies," said state
    Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages before the floor debate. "This is about beginning the
    process of healing our communities. There still is generational trauma that people are
    experiencing. This is just one step forward."

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    According to the New York bill, the first enslaved Africans arrived at the southern tip of
    Manhattan Island, then a Dutch settlement, around the 1620s.

    "These first enslaved Africans cleared forests, prepared land for agriculture and built an
    infrastructure of roads, buildings and walls of timber and earthwork, including the wall that
    gives Wall Street its name," the bill reads.

    While the state Legislature enacted a statute that gave freedom to enslaved Africans in
    New York in 1817, it wasn't implemented until July 4, 1827.

    The commission would be required to deliver a report one year after their first meeting.
    Their recommendations would be non-binding, meaning the legislature would not be
    required to take them up for a vote.

    During floor debates Thursday, Republican state Assembly member Andy Gooddell said he
    was concerned lawmakers "we're opening a door that was closed in New York State
    almost 200 years ago."

    He said he supports existing efforts to bring equal opportunity to all and would like to
    "continue on that path rather than focus on reparations."

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    New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who is the first Black person to hold the
    position, called the legislation "historic."

    "The commission would be charged with looking at the history of New York and looking
    where we can build a bridge to healing" Solages said. "Those inequalities won't simply
    resolve themselves."

    The state Senate is expected to debate the bill days before the legislative session is slated
    to end.

    New York is following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a
    reparations task force in 2020. That group recommended a formal apology from the state
    on its legacy of racism and discriminatory policies and the creation of an agency to
    provide a wide range of services for Black residents. They did not recommend specific
    payment amounts for reparations.

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