MAYOR BARAKA CONDEMNS CHARLOTTESVILLE HATE RALLY AND TEPID RESPONSE FROM WHITE HOUSE
MAYOR BARAKA CONDEMNS CHARLOTTESVILLE HATE RALLY AND TEPID RESPONSE FROM WHITE HOUSE
Statement by Mayor Ras J. Baraka
“The people of Newark stand in solidarity with the People’s Organization for Progress (POP) and all Americans concerned about the future of our democracy. We abhor the racist violence that has terrorized millions in this country for centuries. It is shameful that this violent and racist fascism has been given permission to rear its ugly head again by the man who occupies the most powerful elected position in our nation. The president’s tepid statement denouncing the violence fell short of calling the enemy by name.
“In all of his bombast and loud talk against this nation’s enemies, he continues to remain silent on one, white supremacy. By not calling out the white supremacists who act in his name and carry his spirit, President Trump only encourages and empowers them. I call on the President to join with all who treasure our democracy in speaking out against those who would destroy it with hate and violence. I will be joining POP for a press conference at the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. statute located at 465 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd. at 2 p.m. to further condemn yesterday’s hate and violence.”
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