Tulare County supervisor’s ‘tortilla’ comment was racist. Apology to community is needed.
CAIR Central California Condemns Tulare County Supervisor's Racist 'Tortilla' Comment
(TULARE, CA, 04/17/2020) – The Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CC) today condemned a racist comment made Tuesday by Tulare County Board of Supervisors Chairman Pete Vander Poel.
READ: Editorial: Tulare County supervisor’s ‘tortilla’ comment was racist. Apology to community is needed (Fresno Bee)
https://www.fresnobee.com/
LISTEN: Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability's tweet including audio of the comment
When fellow Supervisor Eddie Valero asked for more information during a discussion on COVID-19, Vander Poel said, "Supervisor Valero wants another bite of the tortilla."
In a statement, CAIR-CC Outreach Director Sukaina Hussain said:
“We condemn this racist comment made by Supervisor Vander Poel. It is disturbing that the chairman of the Board of Supervisors in a Latino-majority county would target his Latino colleague, Supervisor Valero, with such a derogatory and bigoted remark. He must be held accountable. "
Elkarra urged community members to report any bias incidents to law enforcement and to CAIR-SV/CC’s Civil Rights Department at 916-441-6269 or by filing a report online.
CAIR-SV/CC is an office of CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
(TULARE, CA, 04/17/2020) – The Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CC) today condemned a racist comment made Tuesday by Tulare County Board of Supervisors Chairman Pete Vander Poel.
READ: Editorial: Tulare County supervisor’s ‘tortilla’ comment was racist. Apology to community is needed (Fresno Bee)
https://www.fresnobee.com/
LISTEN: Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability's tweet including audio of the comment
When fellow Supervisor Eddie Valero asked for more information during a discussion on COVID-19, Vander Poel said, "Supervisor Valero wants another bite of the tortilla."
In a statement, CAIR-CC Outreach Director Sukaina Hussain said:
“We condemn this racist comment made by Supervisor Vander Poel. It is disturbing that the chairman of the Board of Supervisors in a Latino-majority county would target his Latino colleague, Supervisor Valero, with such a derogatory and bigoted remark. He must be held accountable. "
Elkarra urged community members to report any bias incidents to law enforcement and to CAIR-SV/CC’s Civil Rights Department at 916-441-6269 or by filing a report online.
CAIR-SV/CC is an office of CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
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