Although there was short notice, more than 100 people got the message to come to Harbor Park on Saturday, June 30 to protest against the White House’s decision to separate immigrant children and their parents who cross the border seeking asylum in the U.S. Rallies like the one held at Harbor Park have been held across the country in support of unifying the children and their parents.
Nearly 100 people gathered Saturday, June 30 in Harbor Park for a #FamiliesBelongTogether rally.
Officially one of over 750 venues across the nation, they called for reuniting immigrant families and children separated at the southern border. With heartfelt songs and personal stories, they demanded an end to this humanitarian crisis in America.
Erika Ternes read the famous Emma Lazarus poem from the Statue of Liberty monument, which includes the well-known line: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
Ann Russ led the crowd in singing “Turning of the World” to affirm the positive power of working together for peace and justice.
Flower Sexton, a visitor to our community, also spoke out. As an adult daughter of Mexican immigrants, she expressed feelings of gratitude for the support shown.
Carol Miller recounted the joy brought to her life by her daughter from Honduras.
All agreed that the government policy of family separation and detention is a cruel, heartless, unethical, inhumane, immoral, and un-American nightmare.
The rally was organized by Arrowhead Indivisible, in partnership with ACLU and MoveOn, and concluded with the singing of “We Shall Overcome.”
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