United Black Agenda Stands in Solidarity With Asian Community Following Police Shooting of Victoria Lee

The United Black Agenda stands in solidarity with the Asian community in the wake of the tragic police shooting of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and we recognize the deep pain, fear, and outrage that this incident has caused.  We share in the grief over the loss of another person of color under circumstances that demand serious scrutiny, accountability, and policy change.

As an organization committed to justice and equity for all communities, we understand the unique and devastating challenges that arise from losing a loved one to police action. This is a trauma that transcends racial lines, and it is one that too many families in the Black community, the Asian community, and other communities of color have been forced to endure.

We commend the Attorney General’s office for swiftly initiating an investigation, and stand united with our partners in calling for a thorough and rapid inquiry into Victoria Lee’s death. We urge lawmakers to recognize that police cannot — must not — be the response to mental health crises. We need non-police first responders across the state who are adequately trained to respond in humane and productive ways.

This incident is a stark reminder that the struggle for racial justice is a collective one. The United Black Agenda reaffirms its commitment to fighting against all forms of systemic racism and injustice. We are in this together — and together, we will continue to push for the changes necessary to protect and uplift all.

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About The United Black Agenda:

The United Black Agenda (UBA) is committed to advocating for justice, equity, and systemic change across all communities. We believe that the fight against racial injustice requires collective action and the solidarity of all people of color. The UBA is a coalition of 10 organizations throughout New Jersey: the African American Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Phi Alpha, Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, Fair Share Housing Center, Monarch Housing Resources, NAACP New Jersey State Conference, Salvation and Social Justice, New Jersey Institute For Social Justice, New Jersey Black Issues Convention, and the Urban League of Essex County.