The Commission on Racial Equity is a new independent 15-member commission responsible for holding government accountable to advancing racial equity in government operations and uplifting community voices in government decision making. CORE provides accountability for New Yorkers, regularly evaluating the City’s progress on its racial requirements and goals. CORE will be composed of diverse New Yorkers with equity expertise and/or relevant lived experience, serving as a conduit to bring historically excluded communities and voices into government decision-making.

CORE’s independent commission composed of 15 commissioners, including one Chair Executive Director, jointly appointed by the Mayor and New York City Council Speaker. Other CORE commissioners will be appointed by the Mayor, City Council Speaker, City Comptroller, and Public Advocate. City officials appointing commissioners to CORE are required to consider individuals that represent or have advocated for historically excluded voices, including people with lived experience of marginalization and individuals who have never served on a government board or commission before.

General inquiries: AskCore@core.nyc.gov
Press inquiries: CorePress@core.nyc.gov