In solidarity and compassion, New York City Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg traveled to the Dominican Republic, to meet with grieving families who lost relatives when an American Airlines flight crashed in New York earlier that month. About 70% of the 260 passengers who died were Dominican. Bloomberg arrived in his private jet, and received a welcome motorcade… Continue reading Mayor Michael Bloomberg visits Dominican Republic 2001
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9-11, A Latinx American Tragedy
Latinx shared our nation’s tragedy as 258 Latinx were killed in New York on September 11, 2001, when two hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center. Among the 177 men and 81 women were 21-year old Marlyn C. Garcia, a college student who aspired to work at the United Nations, and 28 year old Mario… Continue reading 9-11, A Latinx American Tragedy