Racism News | Page 4 of 4 | THE CITY

Newsletters

The CITY Scoop

A weekday newsletter to keep you up on New York.

Ranked Choices

Stay informed about the 2025 election.

Summer & the city

Bringing you the best of summer in NYC.

Podcast

FAQ NYC

The New Yorkest podcast. Twice weekly.

Featured

IMPACT

Our journalism makes a positive impact on the lives of New Yorkers.

How to New York

Your questions answered about the greatest city in the world.

What We're REPORTING

CITY HALL

Climate

Criminal Justice

Economy

ERIC ADAMS

HOUSING

IMMIGRATION

Labor

NYPD

Transit

Follow Us

Ways to Give

merch store

US

Team

Awards

REPUBLISH

Newsletters

The CITY Scoop

A weekday newsletter to keep you up on New York.

Ranked Choices

Stay informed about the 2025 election.

Summer & the city

Bringing you the best of summer in NYC.

Podcast

FAQ NYC

The New Yorkest podcast. Twice weekly.

Featured

IMPACT

Our journalism makes a positive impact on the lives of New Yorkers.

How to New York

Your questions answered about the greatest city in the world.

What We're REPORTING

CITY HALL

Climate

Criminal Justice

Economy

ERIC ADAMS

HOUSING

IMMIGRATION

Labor

NYPD

Transit

Follow Us

Ways to Give

merch store

US

Team

Awards

REPUBLISH

Racism

Cuomo Orders State Probe of Noose in Harlem Park as NYPD Closes the Case

June 16, 2020, 9:45 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

City cops say that the rope, found in a tree in Marcus Garvey Park, was leftover from a fall construction project. But the noose doesn’t turn up in photos from the time.

Racism

Noose Found in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park Sparks NYPD Hate Crimes Probe

June 15, 2020, 6:24 p.m.June 17, 2020, 5:57 a.m.

The symbol of hate was discovered over the weekend dangling from a tree near the landmark old Mount Morris fire tower in the heart of the Manhattan neighborhood.

Racism

Black New Yorkers Describe Racism as ‘Inescapable’ in Quietly Released Human Rights Report

June 9, 2020, 11:37 p.m.June 9, 2020, 11:50 p.m.

Anti-black racism is present in almost every facet of New York City life, charges a new City Commission on Human Rights report — a timely but quietly released indictment of systemic discrimination and the de Blasio istration’s response to it.

Education

NYC Catholic School Students and Alumni Share Stories of Discrimination — and Demand Change

June 7, 2020, 6:39 p.m.June 7, 2020, 9:16 p.m.

Spurred by ‘Black Lives Matter’ awakening, many tied to Brooklyn and Queens schools turn to social media to demand more for students of color and LGBT youth.

For Asian Community, Official Bias Attack Tally Shows Fraction of the Problem

April 20, 2020, 10:31 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:33 a.m.

Many are organizing to document racist threats and assaults they say are now commonplace yet not showing up in official records.

Education

Last Teacher Standing Is Going It Alone in Federal Racism Suit Against DOE

Feb. 4, 2020, 6:57 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

Lisa-Erika James is the only remaining faculty member in a years-old racial discrimination lawsuit against the city that goes to trial Wednesday.

Education

Case of Queens Principal Accused of Racism Pits Feds Against City DOE

Dec. 23, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

Seven years after alleged discrimination and retaliation, teachers who worked at an Elmhurst high school seek closure and justice in trial.

Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Complaints in Subway See Dramatic Rise

Nov. 6, 2019, 4:05 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:20 p.m.

Attacks and graffiti aimed at Jews have surged more than 160% in the subway this year over last, according to MTA data obtained by THE CITY.