| Releases & Statements
I am deeply disturbed by allegations that the US Tennis
Association discriminates against female and minority umpires.
Discrimination of the kind alleged is unacceptable in New York
City, which prides itself on diversity and tolerance. I have consistently
used the full powers of my office, as designated by the City Charter,
to fight discrimination, and I will do so in this matter. I call
on the City's Commission on Human Rights to look into the charges.
And I urge the Mayor to use the City's ownership of the National
Tennis Center as leverage to pressure the Tennis Association to
eliminate these ugly barriers to equality.
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