Something Powerful Emerged After Black NYC Woman Was Jumped, Beaten Over a Parking Space | The Root
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Twenty-one-year-old Jada McPherson was violently attacked in Ridgewood, Queens, over a parking spot, resulting in community outrage and support. She was targeted and referred to in a derogatory manner before a brutal three-on-one attack occurred. The attack prompted an outpouring of community solidarity, with supporters rallying outside her home. Prominent voices in the community condemned the attack, asserting that such racist actions will not be tolerated. This incident has transformed into a symbol of unity against racism and injustice, showing a collective refusal to back down.
One trending video shows the streets full from end to end with supporters outside what appears to be McPherson's home. 'Standing for [the] queen that got jumped in Brooklyn by 3 Hispanic people,' the video captioned.
From Black men showing their strength in numbers outside the aggressor's home to filling the block with community supporters, folks are refusing to let McPherson endure this messy situation alone.
We're here to let you know that if you call a Black person a monkey...we will bring the entire zoo to your front door! I don't care where you're from.
This ain't 1950's. This ain't Jim Crow. This is 2025. And you will not attack Black people, and get away with.
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