Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Racist Acid Attack
“All our leaders should call out the horrifying racist ideology that has become a part of our political discourse. No one should be afraid of being attacked simply for being who they are.”
Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the racist attack against Mahud Villalaz, a US citizen, and resident of Milwaukee:
“I’m angry that Mr. Villalaz, an innocent US citizen, was so viciously attacked. I’m angry that his attacker was able to live out his racist ideology through a cowardly act of violence. I’m angry at those in power who have used dog whistles and vile rhetoric that led to this senseless attack.
“I’m grateful the perpetrator has been arrested, but the fight against hate is far from over. We must to be a nation that welcomes everyone regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or country of origin. Our nation is a place of welcome and promise; not a place of hate and bigotry.
“All our leaders should call out the horrifying racist ideology that has become a part of our political discourse. No one should be afraid of being attacked simply for being who they are.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Acid Attack
- Acid Attack Suspect Out On Bail - Edgar Mendez - Mar 12th, 2020
- Acid Attack Makes Polonia Residents Uneasy - Edgar Mendez - Nov 20th, 2019
- Man Charged With Hate Crime In Acid Attack - Corri Hess - Nov 6th, 2019
- Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Racist Acid Attack - Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa - Nov 4th, 2019
- Hate Has No Home Here! - State Sen. Tim Carpenter - Nov 4th, 2019
- Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack - Corri Hess - Nov 4th, 2019
- Rep. Moore Statement on Acid Attack in Milwaukee - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Nov 4th, 2019
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