NAACP, National Action Network, and Faith Leaders Condemn Board President’s Comment at Jersey City School Board Meeting

By: James de los Santos

Outlets: HudPost

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Charles Mainor, president of the Jersey City NAACP, along with local clergy and civil rights advocates, publicly criticized Board of Education President Noemí Velázquez following remarks made during a recent Jersey City school board meeting about Trustee Lorenzo Richardson’s attire.

During the meeting, Velázquez said Richardson looked like someone in the movie “Coming to America.” Richardson was offended by the comment.

“Do I believe she was trying to make a joke? It’s a possibility …

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