Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) released the following statement in response to rising trends of violence and discrimination reported in the United States against Asian-Americans:
“The recent, tragic news of acts of violence and discrimination against Asian-Americans are the latest results of a horrific trend,” said Sen. Needleman. “We must all stand together and denounce acts of hate. America was built on diverse cultures coming together; we must come together now and fight racism and discrimination against our neighbors, friends and colleagues.”