Brooklyn’s Caribbean clergy endorse de Blasio for Mayor
Group Cites de Blasio’s Support for Ban on Racial Profiling
A coalition of leaders from Brooklyn’s Caribbean clergy community announced its endorsement of Bill de Blasio for Mayor on Monday, citing his commitment to reducing income and economic inequality, and praising his support for two urgently needed police reform measures. Mr. de Blasio is currently NYC Public Advocate.
The coalition believes that Bill de Blasio is the only candidate for New York City Mayor who supports both a ban on racial profiling, and creating an Inspector General for the NYPD.
“Bill de Blasio has proved that he is the only candidate willing to stand up for outer-borough, immigrant communities and people of color,” said Bishop Orlando Findlayter, Bishop Vaden Grant, and Apostle Dr. Victor Hines in a statement. “We support his vision for keeping our communities safe without subjecting New Yorkers to unnecessary and humiliating stop and frisks.”