Councilman Mike DeFusco Donates $4,000 to Hudson LGBTQ+ Caucus on 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Councilman Mike DeFusco is donating $4,000 to the Hudson County Democratic Organization’s LGBTQ+ Caucus today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969. The money will be used to promote equality and help the caucus work with all 12 towns in Hudson County achieve a perfect Municipal Equality Index score from the Human Rights Campaign.

“The Stonewall Riots were a defining moment in American history because it marked the beginning of the modern day push for equality in the LGBTQ+ community,” said Councilman DeFusco. “Fifty years ago to the day, brave men and women stood up for equality, they stood for love. That’s why today I am standing up for what I believe in by continuing this historic conversation about love and inclusiveness. I am so incredibly proud of the progress we have made here in Hoboken, but there is so much more that needs to be done for us to achieve true equality. The donation I’ve made to the LGBTQ+ Caucus will allow the organization to continue working with local governments to promote equality and embrace individuality.”

The HCDO LGBTQ+ Caucus serves to achieve equality and social justice for the LGBTQ+ community in Hudson County and across the state. The Caucus officially launched on June 1 with a Drag Queen Story Hour and open dialogue about equality and inclusiveness.

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