The current version of this article has been updated with the correct information. The protest was led by Karen Valdez and organized by other community members, some of which, she said, do not have legal status and therefore did not attend the events Saturday. Participants carried flags from many nations to represent their cultures. For participants who spoke to WHSV, marching was a way to support their friends and family who are immigrants or refugees.
One trio among the crowd said they work with immigrants or have friends and family members who have immigrated from Mexico, and their participation Saturday was a way to support them. I know families that are scared ā my literal and figurative neighbors ā and that fear is pervasive. If my neighbor is fearful, then it affects me. We are inextricably connected to one another. On the threat of possible deportations carried out by officials with U.
Other protesters who participated said they came out to address the negative perception some may have of immigrants. This is where their family is, so to kick them out of their own home is just not OK. Skip to content. Medical Monday. American Heart Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Weather Maps. Weather History. Other Weather Links. Election Results. Voter Guide. Presidential Race Map. West Virginia Results. James Madison.
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