Assemblyman Chiaravalloti Releases Statement Regarding Racists Remarks Made Towards Black Woman in Bayonne

(BAYONNE) ̶ This morning I watched the videos posted on social media by Tameka Bordeaux. They show her being verbally abused, followed, racially harassed and dehumanized as she walked her neighborhood in Bayonne. The words of hate are repulsive.

The media now refers to individuals who display this racist behavior as “Karens.” This is wrong. These people need to be outed by their name. My heart goes out to Tameka. The tragic fact is that racism exists and it was on full display yesterday.

As I read some of the comments this morning, I am disappointed. There is no excuse for this behavior. I am sensitive to the real issue of mental illness, but that does not permit someone to berate and harass someone on the street.

For those who still think this is no big deal, imagine if Tameka was your mother, your wife, your daughter. How angry would you be? Would you not want to stand with her, support her, show her love?

I am not sure what else I can say other than, I stand with Tameka