Fight Back News
Doral, FL – On Wednesday, December 10, activists stood across from United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) protesting the escalation of attacks against Venezuela. About a dozen activists came to the protest at 2:30 p.m. to demand that the airstrikes stop, the warships are brought back home, and that the government restore Temporary Protected Status protections for Venezuelans. The protesters held a banner reading “Peace with Venezuela” and signs calling for drivers by to honk in support of Venezuela. One of the protestors, Elizaveta Vlasov, spoke about the police presence at the protest. “The cops outnumbered us two to one, easily.… […]
Tallahassee, FL – On December 13, members of the Tallahassee Coalition Against Trump rallied at the Florida Capitol to condemn the attacks on Palestine and Venezuela by the Trump administration. The inaugural rally of this new coalition happened on International Human Rights Day in response to the United States and Israel’s repeated attempts to undermine sovereignty and peace in Venezuela and Palestine. The Israeli occupation of Palestine continues in Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel violates a ceasefire they never planned to uphold. Off the coast of Venezuela, the Trump administration has illegally killed over 80 people and recently… […]
Minneapolis, MN – On December 6, around 30 people gathered at the Lucy Parsons Center for a political prisoners panel and letter writing workshop organized by the Minnesota chapter of the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN). The panel took place amidst an increasingly repressive political climate in the U.S. The Trump administration has maximized its weaponization of xenophobic and racist sentiments to justify unleashing hordes of militarized ICE agents and National Guard troops across several U.S. cities — many of which have long been strongholds for grassroots activism. Meanwhile, arbitrary arrests of Palestinians by Israeli forces are rampant. Despite the… […]
Santa Ana, CA – On the chilly evening of December 11, 100 community members came together to pray and pay homage to the patron saint la Virgen de Guadalupe. They prayed under hundreds of flowers and bright lights installed by Luis Cantabrana. He is a local Santanero, who has been turning his entire home into a beautiful altar for la Virgen de Guadalupe for 27 years. This year, despite the almost weekly raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Santa Ana, the tradition was celebrated widely. “This tradition has been going on for many years, and ICE will not… […]
Colorado Springs, CO – On December 11, the Colorado Springs Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (COSAARPR) gathered outside of the 4th Judicial District attorney’s office to demand justice for Alex-Martinez Sarmiento. The main demand was that District Attorney Michael Allen indict Officer Connor Jacob Wallick. Over a dozen COSAARPR and community members arrived outside the DA’s office in solidarity for Martinez-Sarmiento, picketing outside the main door. The indictment demand, and the demand for more transparency for Martinez-Sarmiento’s family, were spoken loud and clear by participating community members. Justin Barraza, a COSAARPR member, called to question the lack of community… […]
Kenner, LA – On Saturday Dec 13, another pop-up protest in Kenner, Louisiana on Williams Boulevard rallied opposition to President Trump and Governor Landry’s attacks on immigrants. The crowd began as about 20 people, ballooning to almost 100 before the evening ended. The protest featured signs, whistles and many waving and wearing Mexican, Honduran and Dominican flags on their backs and on long poles – some of New Orleans largest Latino immigrant populations. The crowd chanted “Fuera ICE!” and other chants in Spanish, as well as “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here!” The action lasted for about four… […]