Baltimore, MD - July 9, 2021 - Today, I stood in solidarity with state and city colleagues, faith-based partners and residents in a public showing of unity against hate outside the cemetery in Dundalk that was recently vandalized with swastikas.
We should make it clear to the anonymous cowards — and anyone else who might feel empowered to exhibit antisemitism, bigotry and hate — that our community is united, proud and unafraid.
I was so proud of all the folks in attendance who showed why standing up in the face of hate is not an option, but a necessity.
As we stood there arm in arm, people of all faiths and ethnicities, I couldn’t help but think of what a powerful display of unity.
We have seen people, of their own accord, go to the cemetery and help wipe the stones clean. It is a testament to the strength and resiliency of the community.
My sincere hope is that, in some better future, we will never have to do it again.
