Thread by @mayawiley

Latino and Hispanic New Yorkers are the very heart of our economy, our workforce, our culture & our vibrancy -- but they’ve long been denied a voice in our government and haven’t had leaders who recognize their contributions and prioritize their needs. No longer. 🧵

Like all New Yorkers, Latino New Yorkers deserve to be safe from violent crime and from mistreatment from the NYPD. When I’m mayor, we’ll make sure everyone has their civil and human rights upheld and protected.

The vast majority of our city’s caregivers and care workers are Latina or women of color. Care exists in many forms and when I’m mayor, we will acknowledge that care work is work!

No matter what language you speak, you should be able to access vital city programs and services. I’ll make sure Latino New Yorkers, and all New Yorkers, can access services in their first language.

Our public schools are underfunded and are underserving communities of color, particularly Latino communities. That changes when I’m mayor.

We’ve got to look out for the health of every single resident in our city. We can and we will guarantee health insurance and care to every New Yorker, no matter their income or immigration status.

We know the pandemic has devastated our small business owners, but Latino workers and small business owners have been hit especially hard. In order for our city to truly recover, our recovery can’t leave anybody behind.

Latino New Yorkers have borne the brunt of both the health and housing crises brought on by the pandemic, and 32% of homeless New Yorkers are Latino. We have to end evictions and ensure housing justice for all of our communities — and especially Latino New Yorkers.

To reopen and recover our economy, we must support Latino artists and artists of color. That way, we’ll rebuild a stronger, more equitable New York City arts sector for all.

For generations, Latino communities have served as the very backbone of New York City. It’s time their work is recognized and respected. It's time for all Latino New Yorkers to have a mayor who will champion their needs & center their voices.
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