Cape Verdean prime minister brings message of solidarity

Cape Verdean prime minister brings message of solidarity

Yawu Miller

Standing in a State House function room amid members of the Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus and Portuguese Caucus, Cape Verdean Prime Minister Carlos Veiga said he felt at home.

"I'm among people to whom Cape Verdeans are related through various ways," he said through a translator, addressing the gathering of lawmakers. "Through our African roots and our Portuguese roots."

Veiga was equally at home at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, where he brought to a mostly Cape Verdean group of community residents and activists a message of solidarity and support.

"We will …