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In the aftermath of the riots, memorial services were held in repaired Black churches to honor the victims, and funds were raised for the reconstruction of sites lost to mob violence, including the Colored Orphan Asylum. Black community leaders, such as Henry Highland Garnet, used their growing influence to strengthen alliances and advocate for the rights and protections of Black New Yorkers.
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