Do you believe, however, that you have to have policies that are specific or even exclusive to black New Yorkers, what people call the black agenda? I … New York City participated actively in the slave trade and furthered its legacy through racist institutions, policies, and laws. … issues that impact millions of tenants across New York City. If we see something that is a scourge, which is what deed theft is, that is predominantly targeting older black … (11:36–11:41)
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Asserts that New York City was actively involved in the slave trade and perpetuated its legacy through systemic racism.
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