Statement: Esperanza United condemns hate speech against Puerto Rico and Latin@ communities

“Esperanza United decries hate speech wherever we hear it, even and especially when it enters our political conversation. Over the weekend and hiding behind ‘jokes,’ our communities were denigrated and attacked, taking particular aim at Puerto Rico and its diaspora. We at Esperanza United are disgusted by these remarks and stand with the beautiful, dynamic Boricua community that is in no way represented by this hateful characterization.”