Booker Statement Mourning Passing of Mrs. Lee Porter, New Jersey’s “Mother of Fair Housing”

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:

“My heart is heavy with the news of Mrs. Lee Porter’s passing. She was a beloved pillar of our community and a true champion for all New Jerseyans. I was blessed to call her a friend, teacher, and mentor.

“Mrs. Lee Porter was a visionary community organizer and a beacon of hope for countless families, including my own. Like most, I first got to know her as the ‘Mother of Fair Housing,’ when she changed the trajectory of my entire life.

“Dedicating more than fifty years to nurturing our shared communities, Mrs. Lee Porter rightfully believed that we are at our best if––and only if––we uphold the principles of equality and justice. Mrs. Lee Porter’s legacy is one of deep compassion and conviction, and it is one that I will aspire to fulfill with the same zeal and care with which she lived her life. I extend my sincerest condolences to Mrs. Lee Porter’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing of her.”