A letter to the editor from Anibal Ramos Jr. published on nj.com on Jan. 13, 2015

Read the letter as it originally appeared on nj.com 

Following a tumultuous few days recently, Mayor Ras Baraka proclaimed Newark in a “state of emergency.” While Newark is no stranger to such events, our emotions are heightened during these times, and our thoughts go directly to our children and families. It reminds us that protecting, nurturing, and positively influencing our youngest citizens must remain our first priority.