NYC overwhelmingly passes three ballot measures proposed by the Racial Justice Commission

Three racial New York City ballot measures suggested by the city's Racial Justice Commission overwhelmingly passed during Tuesday's midterm elections in the city.

The first proposal residents passed will add a preamble to the city charter that acknowledges the city has a "grave" history of "injustices and atrocities," while declaring the city will be "just and equitable city for all" and that "diversity is our strength." The measure passed with 72.3% of the vote, according to the unofficial results from the city's Board of Elections. Michael Lee is a writer at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @UAMichaelLee

Another proposal, which passed with 69.8% of the vote, approved the amendment of the city charter to establish an Office of Racial Equity that will be headed by a chief equity officer. The newly created office will be tasked with a racial-equity commission that will guide the city's racial justice priorities and require all city agencies to produce a racial-equity plan every two years.