File #: 24R-5904    Version: 1 Name: Condemn Haitian Hate Speech
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2024 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 9/26/2024 Final action: 9/26/2024
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 24R-09-229: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING HATE SPEECH TOWARD THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY AND OTHER IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES; REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND EQUITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).
Attachments: 1. RES-24R-09-229-Condemnation of Haitian Hate Speech_Resolution.pdf, 2. AR 24R-09-229

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RESOLUTION NO. 24R-09-229: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING HATE SPEECH TOWARD THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY AND OTHER IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES; REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND EQUITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).

 

 

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Request Action:

Pass a Resolution to condemn hate speech towards the Haitian community as well as other immigrant communities.

 

 

Need Summary Explanation/ Background:

The Haitian community, and all immigrant communities, contribute to the bafric of this great nation.  We must stand with them in solidarity.  We must continue to fight for an America where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness - no matter where they come from. Vice Mayor Lawrence "Jabbow" Martin has requested a resolution condemning hate speech against any immigrant community, but especially against the Haitian Community at this time.

 

 

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