One can only guess what Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are saying to each other as they prepare to march in the first Bronx Yemini Community Parade.
Police estimates were that over five-hundred people marched the five blocks across Rhinelander Avenue from Matthews Avenue to White Plains Road where the Mosque for the Muslim American Society is located. In front of the Mosque it was estimated that there were up to one thousand people for the speeches and other events. This event was one year in the making drawing people from across New York City and six states including California.
Above - The parade across Rhinelander Avenue begins.
Below - As the marchers are coming there is dancing in the street in front of the Muslim American Society.
Above - It was 2021 Mayoral candidates Term-Limited City Comptroller Scott Stringer sitting next to another 2021 Mayoral candidate Term-Limited Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Next ro BP Diaz is probable 2021 Bronx Borough President candidate Term-Limited City Councilman Fernando Cabrera, with non term-limited District Leader (and past State Assembly candidate) John Perez also in the photo.
Below - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks of the diversity of the Bronx, saying that the Bronx is home to many immigrants who have chosen to make the Bronx their home, and welcomes the Yemini population who are hard workers and excellent additions to any of the Bronx's many communities.
Above - Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks about the current president's policies on immigration, where many of the Yemini families are split apart due to some family members coming to America, but others not being able to now.
Below - City Comptroller Scott Stringer brought a citation for the Yemini community of the Bronx with him, that he presented while he spoke.
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