NYC voters passed a number of racial justice ballot measures in last week’s election. Jennifer Jones Austin, chair of the NYC Racial Justice Commission, CEO and executive director of FPWA, discusses these initiatives in more detail, and what they mean for the future of racial justice in NYC.
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The Power of Diversity: Women 100 New York’s most influential female leaders.
Congratulations to FPWA’s CEO and Executive Director, Jennifer Jones Austin, for being named to City & State NY’s Teh Power of Diversity list which highlights female commissioners, business executives, nonprofit leaders, advocates, academics and others who are in the arena of New York politics and government.
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Voice and Choice: Centering People and Communities
What does it take to successfully create spaces where people feel seen and heard? What does it look like in practice to implement a people-centered approach to programs and services? […]
Historic NYC Racial Justice Ballot Proposals Pass
For Immediate Release: November 9, 2022 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, rnoerdlinger@actumllc.com Emma Brodsky, ebrodsky@actumllc.com FPWA CEO JENNIFER JONES AUSTIN CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY AS FIRST IN THE NATION TO PASS EQUITY […]
New York City Voters Approve Racial Justice Ballot Measures
New York City voters approved three ballot measures meant to alleviate impacts of structural racism on New Yorkers of color and create a more equal city through equitable city services.
NYC voters back racial justice ballot proposals by wide margins
A trio of New York City ballot proposals aimed at bolstering racial justice across the five boroughs earned an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s voting, according to partial and unofficial election results.
Voters Approve $4.2B in Climate Spending and 3 Equity Measures in NYC
New Yorkers said yes to the Environmental Bond Act and approved changes proposed by the Racial Equity Commission.
New York City overwhelmingly supports racial justice ballot measures
NEW YORK — Voters in New York City widely adopted a trio of local ballot questions aimed at promoting equity and racial justice on Tuesday.