NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined the LGBTQ+ community and allies for Jersey City Pride’s Equality March. After participating in the march, Booker offered remarks to attendees reaffirming his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
[LINK TO SENATOR BOOKER’S REMARKS]
“It was a joy to celebrate love today with Jersey City Pride,” said Senator Booker. “It has been a privilege to represent our state’s strong and resilient LGBTQ+ community in the United States Senate. I am committed to fighting for justice and equality for all, no matter one’s sexual orientation or who they love, and will continue my advocacy for LGBTQ+ Americans back in the halls of our nation’s capitol to ensure they are protected from discrimination, harassment, and hate.”
“Jersey City Pride is more than an event; it’s a movement,” said Eduardo Baez and Joseph Cameron, Co-Producers of the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. “We celebrate the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, intersex, and asexual communities and allies of Hudson County and host our event in August to support local businesses at a time when they need much-needed revenue. We thank Senator Booker for joining us today for our Pride Equality March and for his words of support.”
Today’s event was part of Booker’s 2023 Jersey Summer Road Trip, a series of stops highlighting New Jersey’s 21 counties. The road trip will focus on Booker’s legislative priorities, including his work to protect civil rights, address the opioid epidemic, counter the scourge of gun violence, and serve New Jersey veterans; his efforts to secure congressionally directed funding for critical projects in the state; and his support of local businesses and organizations.