PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus condemns in the strongest terms the offensive and racist depictions of Vice President Kamala Harris at a Mount Pleasant Borough Halloween Parade last night. Vice President Harris, who is of Black and Indian descent, was depicted with her hands bound and walking behind a vehicle with a roof-mounted rifle.
In response, the Democratic Caucus issues the following statement:
“Yesterday’s display was beyond inappropriate, disgusting, and offensive, and we are deeply troubled that so many families and community members had to bear witness to such a repulsive display. Our community is a place where everyone must feel welcome, regardless of their political affiliation, race, gender, or faith. This gross display rehashing the painful history of enslavement of African Americans violates one of our deepest values: that Pennsylvania is for all of us. We cannot conjure language strong enough to condemn this behavior, and we call on our fellow elected officials to join us in condemning this violent incident.”