Exclusive | DSA admits its too white as group mulls anti-oppression taskforce to recruit real working-class New Yorkers

Something isn’t woke-ing!Members of the city’s Democratic Socialists of America think their roster is too white — and are considering an “anti-oppression” task force to recruit minorities and actual working-class New Yorkers.The New York City chapter of the uber-liberal group will consider a resolution stuffed with politically correct messaging at its convention on Saturday that would create a “Task Force to Promote Equitable Organizing Culture” and force its leaders to get diversity training.“NYC-DSA aims to build the power of the socialist movement by growing our base among the multiracial, multigendered working class of our city,” the proposed resolution said.“DSA has historically faced well-documented challenges recruiting and retaining people of color, and NYC-DSA’s racial makeup does not reflect the racial diversity of our city,” the proposal added, also referring to the proposed group as an “anti-oppression” task force.The resolution, if approved, would also require extensive training for DSA leadership.A recent internal survey found 60% of the city DSA’s members identified as white while the Big Apple is 34% white, The Post previously reported.

The city chapter claims more than 15,000 members.“The chapter will create an Anti-Oppression Task Force supported by the Membership Committee, which will be responsible for supporting leadership and membership to dismantle oppressive systems and combat oppressive practices in the chapter,” the resolution said.Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

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Never miss a story.“It is incumbent on NYC-DSA’s leadership to proactively learn about oppressive systems and behaviors, how to dismantle and combat them within the organization, and how to construct an equitable culture that advances our goals of organizin...