New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Tax the Rich” dress at the Met Gala in 2019 garnered worldwide attention.
Now, another New York City official, Inna Vernikov, wore a gown with a message supporting Jewish identity and Israel.
Vernikov, a Jewish advocate, emphasized the need to be proud and unafraid. (Trending: Top Democrat Loses In Historic Landslide)
Tonight, on the third night of Chanuka, I am at the @NYYRC Gala proudly wearing a dress emblazoned in the flag of Israel 🇮🇱. So many Jewish New Yorkers & Jewish college students all over our country are afraid to display their Jewish identity, wear a Kipa, a Star of David, or… pic.twitter.com/F45usKmvhs
— Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (@InnaVernikov) December 10, 2023
The dress was designed by Irina Shabayeva, who praised Vernikov’s courage.
Vernikov has been vocal in supporting Israel as the only true ally in the Middle East.
“So many Jewish New Yorkers & Jewish college students all over the country are afraid to display their Jewish identity, war a Kipa, a Star of David, or express support for the great state of Israel,” Vernikov posted on X.
“We cannot be afraid! We cannot remain silent! Be Jewish. Be Loud. Be Proud.”
“This is where we live and we will not be intimidated!”
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