AGENCY TESTIMONY
Current and upcoming equity initiatives
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Sherman concludes by highlighting current and upcoming equity initiatives, emphasizing the city's commitment to advancing racial equity and justice in the face of national challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Announces the launch of NYC Her Future, focusing on programs for young women and girls
- Mentions continued investments in the NYC Unity project, including an expansion of the family acceptance program for LGBTQ+ youth
- Reaffirms the commitment to creating a more just city through ongoing efforts and new initiatives
Sideya Sherman
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At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are under attack nationally, Our city has an opportunity to demonstrate how government guided by racial equity injustice works best for all in our city and therefore across our nation.
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Over the coming months, we will steadfastly advance these major government reform efforts while continuing to roll out new equity is from our office.
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Recently, we were proud to launch to announce the launch of NYC Her Future, a new companion office to the young initiative focused on developing programs and addressing disparities experienced by young women and girls.
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Furthermore, as we close our pride month, we are drilled to continue sharing investments for the NYC Unity project, including the recently announced expansion of the family acceptance program focused on LGM TQ plus youth.
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Thank you again for the opportunity to discuss our efforts to create a more just city.
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We welcome your question.