Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) published an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times proving that Black and Brown coalitions form a solidarity that is stronger in the face of President Donald Trump’s cruel immigration policies:
“Chicago’s history is deeply rooted in the immigrants and diverse communities who have contributed to making it a thriving city, starting from its founder, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, a Black Haitian immigrant. Throughout the 19th century, Chicago welcomed waves of newcomers, from Europeans escaping famine, Mexicans seeking work and safety and Black Americans escaping Jim Crow oppression during the Great Migration. Each group shaped the city’s culture, economy and politics. Chicago has always drawn its strength from this diversity. We are a city built by workers, by strivers, by those who believe in a better future — and we’ve led the nation with laws that welcome and protect those newcomers. We cannot and will not be divided.
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“Trump is fanning a dangerous lie: that persecuting immigrants somehow benefits Black people. It’s a divide-and-conquer strategy designed to pit our communities against each other. We need to call it what it is — and be clear: Donald Trump does not care about Black people.
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“When Black and Brown communities stand together, we are powerful. We can fight back against these attacks — against mass deportations, catastrophic budget cuts and the politics of fear. Together, we demand a country that values every life, protects every family and delivers justice for all.”