New York City Council members Alexa Avilés and Mercedes Narcisse led a hearing about the experience of Black migrants.
More than 1,000 migrants gathered at New York City Hall on Tuesday during the City Council's oversight hearing, which was slated to discuss the experiences of Black migrants in the city and 'uproot anti-Blackness,' according to City Council member Alexa Avilés.The gathering was part of a 'rally to uplift the experience of Black migrants,' according to the New York City Police Department, which spoke to Newsweek via phone on Tuesday.
'We must uproot the anti-Blackness that plagues our systems of care - this work requires dedication, creativity, and a city willing to fund our short, mid, and long term needs.
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