April 28, 2010
North Carolina – Individuals and organizations representing thousands of members across the state signed on to a statement today to condemn the actions of Arizona. From the statement:
As People of North Carolina we denounce SB1070. We stand with the people of Arizona, in particular, immigrant communities, and the grassroots call to honor the dignity and human rights of all…. We affirm the bold and heroic resistance of the people of Arizona who called, walked-out, picketed, protested, and took direct action to try to stop the passage of SB 1070. We know that the struggles in Arizona are directly connected to the struggles we face in North Carolina; they are on the frontlines and we must reinforce, support, and follow their lead in challenging this xenophobic and racist reaction. Their struggle for justice is ours and their victories and set-backs ripple across the fabric of the movement for human rights and liberation. “
Initial signers include the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Black Workers for Justice, the Coalition of Latin American Organizations, Muslim American Society-Freedom Foundation, Raleigh FIST, and over a dozen individual signers.
Anyone who lives in North Carolina is invited to add their name or organization to the statement.
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