Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Releases Statement on Vandalism of Jackie Robinson Mural

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to the vandalism of the Jackie Robinson mural at Dorsey Park in Miami, Florida. The mural was defaced on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with a swastika and a Jim Crow-era racial epithet. 

"I am outraged by the vile act of hatred committed in Historic Overtown, where a cherished mural honoring Jackie Robinson and other icons of Black history was defaced with racist offences. 

“This act of vandalism is not only an attack on a piece of public art—it is an attack on the dignity, pride, and cultural heritage of the Overtown community and the countless individuals who have fought and continue to fight for racial justice. 

“We must treat this for what it is: a hate crime meant to instill fear and division. But we will not be intimidated. We will respond with unity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the preservation of our history.” 

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