Please join me for a community conversation.

Manhattan is a mosaic of diverse neighborhoods where a difference of a few blocks can feel like miles. The recent violence around the country shows that for all the progress we’ve made, systemic racism and its consequences endure in our society. Now, more than ever, we must continue the work of rooting it out in every neighborhood.

It's important that we talk, face to face, about how systemic racism impacts our neighborhoods and is experienced in our communities. That's why I'm inviting Manhattanites -- young people, seniors, faith leaders, activists, law enforcement, and everyday New Yorkers -- to share their perspectives so we can learn from each other's experiences, identify and root out discrimination in our neighborhoods, and create communities where all of us are safe and respected.

The event will feature small-group conversations with facilitators and a focus on learning from each other.

We will schedule more conversations across Manhattan in the coming months. I hope to see you there, and that working together, we will build stronger neighborhoods.