A host of groups including iAmerica and RI4A held a #HereToStay Twitter conversation yesterday with vital information for immigrants, their families, and allies ahead of the National Day of Action this Saturday, 1/14.
Immigrant families and their allies are expected to gather in nearly 70 locations nationwide for the Day of Action, to continue building momentum to prevent deportations, support DACA, and continue to expand sanctuaries of safety in states, cities, schools, and churches.
National and local groups used the “Twitter Hour” to lift up events and educate the community about this weekend’s Day of Action, as well as address some concerns many immigrants have in the face of the upcoming Trump Administration.
TODAY! Join the #HereToStay Twitter Hour @ 1pm PT/4pm ET. @iAmericaorg will post questions in English, @RI4A will post in Spanish. #SaveDACA pic.twitter.com/WmZirxaiPu
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
Q1: No doubt. Feelings of uncertainty and fear are present in immigrant communities. What can you do to protect your family? #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
@iAmericaorg We could get more engaged and help our local organizations dedicated to protect immigrant rights #volunteer #HeretoStay
— salvador hernandez (@chavacamarena1) January 11, 2017
A1: We can support each other by listening and sharing information. Knowing our rights will be important. #HeretoStay #SaveDACA
— CCCAction (@CCCAction) January 11, 2017
We could show up to defend & protect our community through actions like the Jan 14 Event in Denver, CO: https://t.co/1JQIGlMtjx #HereToStay https://t.co/3wWnAtAPTn
— Mi Familia Vota CO (@MiFamiliaVotaCO) January 11, 2017
Q2: DACA is one of the first immigration programs Trump has promised to end. Why should DACA continue? #SaveDACA #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
Ending #DACA will cost states billions of $$$$ @amprog #SaveDACA #HereToStay https://t.co/Hyeb4eb78s
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
@RI4A porque #DACA le ha dado la oportunidad a muchos de hacer sus sueños profesionales una realidad! #HereToStay
— Juanita (@PatiPesimista) January 11, 2017
DACA should continue because it provides an opportunity for our youth to offer a contribution to the US through school or work. #HereToStay https://t.co/sG9n81f1Xq
— Mi Familia Vota CO (@MiFamiliaVotaCO) January 11, 2017
A2: #DACA should continue because it helps keep families together and supports the futures of our youth. #HereToStay #SaveDACA
— CCCAction (@CCCAction) January 11, 2017
#HereToStay Ending DACA will hurt our economy, our communities and our families @iAmericaorg
— Celia Reyes (@CeliaReyes2) January 11, 2017
A2: @iAmericaorg Aside from cost, it will needlessly destroy the lives of thousands of young people who know only the US as their home
— SEIU Florida (@seiufl) January 11, 2017
#DACA is the 🔑 to allow many dreamers to work and provide for their families #HereToStay
— Emily Zamora (@Emily_Zamora15) January 11, 2017
Q3: Trump was elected by a minority of voters. As the majority, what can WE do to fight against hate? #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
A3: Never lose sight of practicing compassion as we fight for justice and our rights. #HeretoStay https://t.co/oJY82WA5FS
— SEIU Florida (@seiufl) January 11, 2017
Educating our community on their rights critical! #heretostay https://t.co/FSLRrBCTVN
— Emily Zamora (@Emily_Zamora15) January 11, 2017
Cuando nos unimos y organizamos, nosotros tenemos el poder! Podemos dirigir y crear cambio con amor. #HereToStay https://t.co/EgCp1AEDMq
— RI4A (@RI4A) January 11, 2017
Q4: What do YOU plan to do to stand up for all communities threatened by a Trump administration? #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
Prepare un plan de familia. #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/JFQO9NwljF
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 11, 2017
A4: We will support by joining events like the ones on Jan 14 that protect immigrants & refugees. https://t.co/eHjAP3vAzT #HeretoStay
— CCCAction (@CCCAction) January 11, 2017
Q5: On Jan 14, a week before Trump’s inauguration, thousands will stand together to protect our community. Where will you join? #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
#HereToStay actions happening in 50+ cities across the nation! Stand up for immigrants & refugees. Join a 1/14 event https://t.co/Xh2Tc9vMR3 https://t.co/vURlggYZz1
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
Come and join us in Las Vegas on the 14th @ the Pearson Center from 2-430! #heretostay https://t.co/DDL3s0N3X5
— Emily Zamora (@Emily_Zamora15) January 11, 2017
We’ll be participating in actions happening from California to Orlando, and Chicago to Phoenix. And sending busses to join DC! #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/urTSJCYmDl
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 11, 2017
This Saturday, join us as we stand with immigrant students and families against deportation. #HereToStay https://t.co/ihl6DYMHQE
— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) January 11, 2017
We’re holding a demonstration in Broward County on the 14th to show that immigrants are #heretostay https://t.co/Xuftx8aEz2 https://t.co/pAa1SgqlwS
— SEIU Florida (@seiufl) January 11, 2017
Q6: How do you plan on staying involved after Jan 14? #HereToStay
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
Participate in other actions like #IamDACA & make every day a #HereToStay day! https://t.co/W0POv60j01
— IamDACA (@IamDACA2017) January 11, 2017
As the union of hospitality workers, immigrants are our backbone. We’ll keeping fighting for the fights of ALL working people. #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/313Q1iQBcE
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 11, 2017
That’s a wrap! Thank you all for participating in the 1/14 #HereToStay convo! @CCCAction @RI4A @SEIUFL @MiFamiliaVotaCO @unitehere @IamDACA pic.twitter.com/4i1CvUTH6V
— iAmerica (@iAmericaorg) January 11, 2017
