Northwest Bronx Elected Officials Call for Investigation Into Nooses Found in Van Cortlandt Park

Racism and symbols of anti-black violence are not welcome in the Bronx, the State of New York, or this nation”. She continued, “I share in the community’s outrage and concern regarding this horrific display of violence in Van Cortlandt Park, and recognize the fear and trauma this incident has triggered for our Black neighbors.”

As we’ve been reminded over the last few weeks, there is a national emergency of cultural and systemic racism in this country,” she said. “Institutional complacency and indifference in the wake of violent displays of racism and white supremacist activity, only roots systems of oppression deeper into the fabric of our society, which will only create more pain and cost more lives.”

The display of nooses in Van Cortlandt Park is a symbol of anti-blackness and a threat to the safety of our neighbors, and must be treated with urgency,” she said.

I stand with North Bronx Racial Justice in calling for the 50th Precinct to issue a full investigation into the incident, to hold those accountable for their actions, and to take seriously the threat of white supremacy in our community.”