CV S9 Ep 4 Migration Makes Us Stronger pt 2: A Vigil and Action at City Hall
Episode description
On August 5th, 2022 dozens of community groups and allies gathered at City Hall in Bellingham for a vigil in honor of Honesto Silva Ibarra and to show support for a city-funded Immigrant Resource Center. During the previous month, immigrant families and allies folded thousands of origami butterflies in recognition of the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and in solidarity with the continued struggle of immigrant detention and deportation. Following the vigil at city hall, community went into the building and strung the strands of butterflies up as gift to city hall, symbolizing unity and solidarity. We have asked that city hall keep the butterflies on display until after Artwalk on September 3rd, but have received no confirmation that they will. If you live in Bellingham, go see the installation at City Hall before it is gone!
Songs in this episode:
Sukuyaki by Selena
Sacar la Voz by Ana Tijoux
photo credit: Lorenzo Huerta