Hate and harassment are escalating across New York – and in episodes recalling horrifying, racist moments in American history – individuals are intentionally hiding their identities with full face coverings in order to target and threaten Jews and other marginalized communities with impunity and without recourse. Enough. It’s time to #UnMaskHateNY.
This affects every single New Yorker, especially minorities and marginalized groups. Anti-masking laws passed in New York were used to help counter the reign of terror of the Ku Klux Klan. Now, it’s time to bring them back to counter masked intimidation in New York which is going unchecked.
#UnMaskHateNY is a campaign, led by civil rights leaders, faith leaders and other diverse advocates, to support lawmakers as they push to reinstate and strengthen New York’s mask laws for the safety of New Yorkers, and ensure that those who hide their identities to harass and menace others are finally held accountable.