Hate Crime Against the LGBT Community Center
Hate Crime Against the LGBT Community Center
UPDATE
On Wednesday, April 21st at 5:00 pm we will gather together as one to prove that we will not sit idly by while our home is threatened. More information can be found at Torched Flag
I am writing to tell you about an incident that happened at the Center. This morning our building staff arrived and discovered a burned rainbow flag hanging on one of the poster display cases outside our building. We called the NYPD, and they immediately dispatched detectives from the hate crimes unit and our local precinct. We also contacted the Anti-Violence Project, and the crime is currently under investigation. We at the Center strive everyday to be a safe space for our community and a beacon of inclusion and hope for the entire city. It is sad that these incidents still happen in this day and age, but rest assured we will do everything in our power to make sure our community is safe.
Most importantly, we will not stand for anyone who thinks they can come to the Center and try to intimidate us. Hate and intolerance against LGBT New Yorkers will not be accepted, and we as a community must stand strong and together in the face of these hateful incidents. We are asking anyone who has additional information about this crime to contact the police directly at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Glennda Testone
Hi Guys-
I read about the flag incident via Joe. My. God. and I am pissed. I’d suggest the most awesome thing you can do is once that flag is released from evidence, fly it high, unrepaired, as a signal to those who would try to intimidate us.
Just a thought. Keep up the good work.
Truly cowardly and disgusting. I hope the surveillance video helps capture the culprits, and expose their bigot faces to the world.
I am outraged that in 2010 something like this could happen. Especially in New York City.
I am more outraged that this was NOT on the News and not communicated to the community sooner.
I personally am one of the people that have and continue to use the Centers Services.