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Pro-Immigrant, Anti-Fascist Protests Snowball
Since the initial week-long migrant labor strike from January 11–18, pro-immigrant protests and labor strikes are growing
Quick note: As a journalist, I know the current situation is not supposed to overwhelm us as individuals, but we are only human. I took a couple of days to clear my mind and refocus so I can continue to bring you the news with the context that matters. Please read my final thoughts at the end of this article as they serve a message to all of you. In short, thank you.
With that said, here’s a quick update on the snowballing effect of pro-immigrant and anti-fascist protests that have been a fixture in society since the first week-long migrant labor strike in mid-January. You can read my report about that at Unicorn Riot. Below, you will find various TikTok videos showing how big these protests are becoming. They show no signs of slowing down.
On Monday, the country witnessed the culmination of nationwide “A Day Without Immigrants” protests. Latinos taking the lead speaks to the Latinophobic nature of the rhetoric being used to target immigrants. This comes after a week of national protests as more protests were planned at state capitals. On Wednesday, “50 Protests at 50 State Capitals” showed a sustained anti-fascist…
