'If you are feeling terrified, heartbroken and defeated by the barrage of attacks on our community, you are not alone...'
— a cohort of Latinx artists, activists and public figures have written open letter sending love and solidarity to their community.last Friday, August 16, the letter was organized and co-authored by actresses America Ferrera,
Diane Guerrero, Eva Longoria and Olga Segura, director Alex Martinez Kondracke and organizer Mónica Ramírez."If you are feeling terrified, heartbroken and defeated by the barrage of attacks on our community, you are not alone," it begins."We have been smeared by political rhetoric and murdered in violent hate crimes. We have been separated from our families and have watched our children caged.
The letter continues,"But, we will not be broken. We will not be silenced. We will continue to denounce any hateful and inhumane treatment of our community. We will demand dignity and justice [...] Though real pain and fear are sweeping through our communities, we remain powerful. The indignities and cruelty we have endured will never change the truth that the contributions we make to this country are invaluable. Our humanity must be respected.
America Ferrera on Instagram: “Over 200 Latinx leaders have come together to send a message of love and solidarity to our community during these dark times, and to call…” The letter implores allies to"speak loudly against hate,""contribute resources" and"hold leaders accountable." It closes on a call to action:"We ask you to join us in building a better country where we are all safe and valued. May we turn this time of despair into a time of action. May our love for one another be the guiding light in these dark times."
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