Hillsborough Condemns All Acts Of Racism, Bigotry In Community

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough Township Committee passed a resolution condemning racism and bigotry in their community following the recent tragedies across the nation.

"We are profoundly saddened by the deaths and condemn all forms of racism," stated
Tomson. "As a Township and a Community we support and protect all of our residents regardless
of ethnicity, race, faith, sexual orientation, or gender."

The resolution was unanimously passed during Tuesday night's committee meeting. To read the full resolution click here.

"Hillsborough Township affirms and commits to protect the rights of all people; hate will not be tolerated, and we will stand together to fight any form of bigotry, discrimination, or hate, in speech or action, against any group, from whatever the source," according to the resolution.

The resolution further states that the township "wholeheartedly condemns the actions and injustices that have again wrought division and crisis in our community and across these 'United' states and that Hillsborough Township recommits to working on ways in which we can engage our communities to address and uproot institutionalized racism and implicit bias and offer spaces for dialogue, trainings, and understanding."

The township had also previously issued a proclamation in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 28.

Hillsborough recently encountered racism after several high school students made 'racist, homophobic, and profane' social media posts in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and nationwide protests. Hillsborough Township Schools Superintendent Lisa M. Antunes and High School Principal Karen A. Bingert sent a letter condemning their actions. Read More: Hillsborough Schools Condemn Students 'Racist' Online Posts

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