Regarding our American history, we see in too many Americans a fear of immigrants who may not fit their vision of what a real American looks like. Such ignorances have all too often punctuated our history as a nation. But our history has always proven that an expanded definition of citizenship—regardless of race, religion, wealth, gender, disability, or ethnicity—has built this nation into a blessed place of opportunity and possibility for everyone.
In New Haven we prefer to define each other not by an ignorance, a prejudice, or a fear—but by each other’s name.
By John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor of New Haven, CT
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