Jennifer Jones Austin

Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, and Darrick Hamilton, Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School, delve into the pressing issues surrounding NYC's delayed racial equity plan. They discuss the lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams for not releasing this pivotal plan to combat racial disparities. The conversation highlights systemic inequities intensified by the pandemic and social unrest, and emphasizes the urgent need for actionable policies to support marginalized communities.