Chicago Says Welcome

Telling stories of newcomers and welcomers. Highlighting how Chicagoans of all backgrounds are coming together to put welcoming values into action.

[Pablo Manríquez @PabloReports]

From above the fold in today's Chicago Tribune

"THEY WILL NOT BREAK US"

Chicago becomes an epicenter of resistance amid Trump immigration crackdown

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

In Chicago, we stand with our immigrant neighbors. We refuse to sit by silently as they target and deport members of our community.
#ImmigrantsAreChicago
#Chicago
#ChicagoSaysWelcome

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

Amidst threats of mass deportations in Chicago, we stand with our immigrant neighbors and communities. We're proud to be a city that welcomes immigrants and refugees — and we refuse to let fear divide us.
#ImmigrantsAreChicago
#Chicago
#ChicagoSaysWelcome

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents: https://t.co/Fz9dEdQkbp

[AdvancingJustice|Chi @AAAJ_Chicago]

We expect heightened immigration enforcement activity throughout the next four years, possibly beginning this week. While it is impossible to know whether these plans will materialize, we urge community members to be alert, prepare, and know their rights.

[IL Immigrant Rights @icirr]

EMERGENCY ACTION: Members of the City Council are trying to amend the Welcoming City Ordinance and give in to Trump's deportation agenda. Join us at City Hall this week and contact your alderperson to vote NO on these harmful amendments. Read more 👇

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

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[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

23 migrant couples said "I do" at a mass wedding.

"I’m so happy we had this opportunity." https://t.co/SXpddP2FQQ

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

23 migrant couples said "I do" at a mass wedding.

"I’m so happy we had this opportunity." https://t.co/SXpddP2FQQ

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

In this moment of fear and uncertainty, we pledge to fight Trump's deportation agenda and demonization of immigrants. We will continue Chicago's proud tradition as a welcoming city and sanctuary city. We will keep our neighbors and communities safe.

[Daniel La Spata @DanielLaSpata]

In response to the racist vitriol I’m listening to right now let me say: migrants and undocumented Chicagoans ARE Chicagoans. Their home is HERE. And we are not letting them be stolen away from their communities.

[Chicago Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights @ChicagoCIRR]

Mutual aid volunteer and playwright Fran Zell has two more showings of My Name Is Renny Edward Milano Salgado! Go see it this weekend! https://t.co/ZNDmsRfhxW

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

Check out this new play by Chicago mutual aid volunteer Fran Zell, inspired by the journey of asylum-seeker Renny Milano. https://t.co/YLLT917o5i

[Alex Cole @acnewsitics]

Meanwhile in Chicago.

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

Our director @ericas went on the @bennyjshow last week to talk about new arrivals, the border, and creating a welcoming Chicago for all. Give it a listen:
https://t.co/tIHRVE1S1o

[We Make The Future Action @WMTFAction]

Check out how @ChicagoWelcomes uses Race Class Narrative to highlight a simple truth: Chicagoans of all backgrounds have stepped up to welcome newcomers and reject attempts to use migrants to divide us.

Learn how to use RCN in your organizing work: https://t.co/X7WShQKYjQ

[Natalie Y Moore @natalieymoore]

.@AdrianaCardMag has the scoop: New videos hit social media to fight anti-immigrant sentiments in Chicago with poetry by @beblk #DNC2024 https://t.co/ZDydOz6HvN

[Chicago Says Welcome @ChicagoWelcomes]

"bozho [1]" by Chicago Poet Laureate avery r. young (@beblk) #ChicagoSaysWelcome #poetry #dnc2024 #welcometochicago

[Robyn Barnard @robynyakira]

Beautiful Chicago community in action! Time and again blown away by the generosity of our communities across the country (and world) who #welcomewithdignity every day

[The Young Center @theYoungCenter]

We love this @ChicagoWelcomes campaign! This is the compassion that children and families fleeing from violence and hardship need to feel welcome.