{"id":2239890,"date":"2024-05-08T09:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-governor-torched-for-saying-black-kids-in-bronx-dont-know-what-computer-means\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T09:08:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:08:23","slug":"ny-governor-torched-for-saying-black-kids-in-bronx-dont-know-what-computer-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-governor-torched-for-saying-black-kids-in-bronx-dont-know-what-computer-means\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Governor Criticized for Claim About Black Bronx Children and Computers"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fny-governor-torched-for-saying-black-kids-in-bronx-dont-know-what-computer-means%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2239890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Democratic NY Governor Kathy Hochul faced severe\u2062 criticism from\u2062 fellow Democrats for implying that\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-low-black-lives-matter-monsters-terrorize-child-cancer-fundraiser-in-wisconsin-video\/\" title=\"New Low? Black Lives Matter Monsters Terrorize Child Cancer Fundraiser in Wisconsin (VIDEO)\">black children<\/a> in a NYC borough are unaware of the term &#8220;computer.&#8221; Hochul&#8217;s controversial statement, made \u2064during a visit to Beverly Hills,\u200b sparked immediate backlash from Bronx representatives. The governor later issued\u200d an apology,\u2064 acknowledging the importance of tech \u2064access\u2062 for\u200c all children&#8217;s future\u200c opportunities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/johnathanjones\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/johnathanjones\/%20\"><span>Johnathan Jones<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 8, 2024 at 5:00am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul was ripped by fellow Democrats after she said that black children in one of New York City\u2019s boroughs do not know what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-governor-ripped-for-saying-black-kids-in-the-bronx-dont-know-the-word-computer\/\" title=\"NY Governor Criticized for Claim About Black Bronx Kids and Computers\">word \u201ccomputer\u201d means<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul made the remarks in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-tiffany-haddish-charged-dui-arrest-beverly-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beverly Hills<\/a> on Monday while in the Los Angeles area for a summit for leaders at the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/milkeninstitute.org\/events\/global-conference-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milken Institute Global Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ny-gov-kathy-hochul-scrambles-to-get-businesses-to-stay-tries-to-downplay-massive-fine-against-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the governor<\/a> discussed technological advances and her own state\u2019s initiatives with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-democratic-congressman-admits-speech-written-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial intelligence<\/a>, she made some comments that ruffled feathers back home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYoung black kids growing up in the Bronx who don\u2019t even know what the word \u2018computer\u2019 is, they don\u2019t know,\u201d she said. \u201cThey don\u2019t know these things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want the world to open up to all of them,\u201d Hochul added. \u201cBecause when you have their diverse voices innovating solutions through technology, then you\u2019re really addressing society\u2019s broader challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D): \u201cYoung Black kids growing up in the Bronx who don\u2019t even know what the word \u2018computer\u2019 is\u2026\u201d \ud83e\udd28<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9x9nU05YDQ\">pic.twitter.com\/9x9nU05YDQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC Research (@RNCResearch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1787829746971091145?\">May 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The comments drew an immense and immediate backlash after they went viral on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/prince-william-breaks-silence-social-media-posts-first-time-since-princess-kates-cancer-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-hit-punishment-lawmaker-hosts-drag-queen-story-hour-state-capitol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrats<\/a> who represent the Bronx in the New York State Assembly unleashed on Hochul.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Do you think Kathy Hochul should resign?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cOur children, far from being underestimated, are the epitome of brilliance, resilience, and untapped potential,\u201d Democratic Assemblyman John Zaccaro of the borough said in a statement obtained by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/06\/us-news\/hochul-says-black-kids-in-the-bronx-dont-know-what-the-word-computer-is\/?utm_source=twitter&#038;utm_campaign=nypost&#038;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Zacarro concluded, \u201cThey are not only capable but deserving of every opportunity that their counterparts are offered. It\u2019s disheartening to witness such a portrayal that undermines their abilities and aspirations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bronx assemblywoman Amanda Septimo called Hochul\u2019s comments \u201cappalling\u201d and invited her to visit the Bronx to meet children in the area.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Governor Hochul\u2019s remarks regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/there-wasnt-violence-there-wasnt-bloodshed-msnbc-whitewashes-al-sharptons-history\/\" title=\"\u2018There Wasn\u2019t Violence. There Wasn\u2019t Bloodshed\u2019: MSNBC Whitewashes Al Sharpton\u2019s History\">young black children<\/a> in The Bronx were harmful, deeply misinformed, and genuinely appalling.<\/p>\n<p>Full statement: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KE0iuoTPs9\">https:\/\/t.co\/KE0iuoTPs9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vBZETcJ70P\">pic.twitter.com\/vBZETcJ70P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Amanda Septimo (@AmandaSeptimo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmandaSeptimo\/status\/1787584438668263793?\">May 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cGovernor Hochul\u2019s remarks regarding young black children in The Bronx were harmful, deeply misinformed, and genuinely appalling,\u201d Septimo said. \u201cThe Bronx I know and love is full of children who are smart, curious, and eager for opportunities to learn and grow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs leaders in New York we have a responsibility to uplift all children and help them reach their greatest potential. Repeating harmful stereotypes about one of our most underserved communities, while failing to acknowledge the state\u2019s consistent institutional neglect, only perpetuates systems of abuse,\u201d the Democrat added.<\/p>\n<p>Septimo concluded, \u201cI would invite Governor Hochul to visit us in The Bronx to experience first-hand the intelligence, resilience, and joy that radiate from Bronx children and residents each day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-aoc-hosts-town-hall-bronx-camera-turns-exposes-see\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bronx<\/a> Democratic assemblywoman Karines Reyes also savaged Hochul:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Deeply disturbed by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovKathyHochul?\">@GovKathyHochul<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-cori-bush-rushes-to-defense-of-very-violent-criminals-rioting-attacking-guard-in-jail\/\" title=\"Democrat Cori Bush Rushes To Defense Of \u2018Very Violent\u2019 Criminals Rioting, Attacking Guard In Jail\">recent remarks<\/a> and the underlying perception that she has of Black &#038; brown children from the BX.<\/p>\n<p>Our children are bright, brilliant, extremely capable, and more than deserving of any opportunities that are extended to other kids.<\/p>\n<p>Do better. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4nZbNiugeu\">https:\/\/t.co\/4nZbNiugeu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Assembly Member Karines Reyes, R.N. (@KarinesReyes87) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KarinesReyes87\/status\/1787592667041255542?\">May 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hochul later issued an apology in a lengthy statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/6975656\/new-york-governor-apologizes-for-remarks-black-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI misspoke, and I regret it,\u201d the governor said. \u201cOf course black children in the Bronx know what computers are. The problem is that they too often lack access to the technology needed to get on track to high-paying jobs in emerging industries like AI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/go-somewhere-else-ny-dem-gov-kathy-hochul-cries-uncle-illegals-overwhelm-sanctuary-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hochul<\/a> concluded, \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019ve been focused on increasing economic opportunity since day one of my Administration and will continue that fight to ensure every New Yorker has a shot at a good-paying job.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We who work here at The Western Journal have fought for years against Big Tech and the elites who want to shut us down and then shut America down. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Make no mistake \u2014 nothing will be the same after November 2024. Will you help us fight? 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He is a proud husband and father. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic NY Governor Hochul faces backlash from fellow Democrats for suggesting that black children in a NYC borough are unfamiliar with the term &#8220;computer.&#8221; Hochul&#8217;s comments, made in Beverly Hills, drew criticism during her visit to Los Angeles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2006,"featured_media":2239891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/default_wj.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2239890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/default_wj.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2239890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2006"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2239890"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2239890\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2239891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2239890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2239890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2239890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}