By james art Trenton – Today, the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission joins Governor Phil Murphy with one voice to condemn and admonish the anti-Puerto Rican, anti-Latin American and bigoted statements made by Tony Hinchcliffe on behalf of former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.
These vicious statements represent a disturbing trend of Latino vilification that perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces division.
Puerto Ricans are an integral part of the fabric of our nation’s complex history—their contributions forge and illuminate our shared future as Americans. New Jersey is home to about half a million Puerto Ricans, after taking in nearly 30,000 residents after Hurricane Maria in 2018.
Latinos make up about 22% of the state’s population, contributing richly to our cultural, social and economic landscape. Here in New Jersey, we are proud of our diversity and embrace our Latino families. Our communities deserve leaders at all levels of government who embrace them, fight for them and lift them up.
The Puerto Rico Commission of New Jersey looks forward to continuing its mission to embrace, uplift and support Puerto Ricans. To learn more about the Commission, click here:
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