Recently, I had the honor and privilege to visit families and children seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. As an immigrant myself, this experience was truly humbling. Being able to listen to these families and children tell their stories helped me understand their journeys and opened my heart to what we can all be doing to help. These parents have some of the same hopes and dreams for their children as my mom had for me when we left Cuba. Our stories started out in search of a better life but timing created two completely different outcomes.
We have the opportunity to really reimagine how we can protect some of our most vulnerable communities and ensure that people desperately seeking help at our border are welcomed with love and dignity.
Thank you to @thisisabouthumanity, @immdef_lawcenter, @fwdus, @yeswecanwf, and Caritas shelter for your tireless advocacy on behalf of these families. Follow them to learn more and stay informed on how you can help. Head to my stories for more information ❤️ #thisisabouthumanity #welcomewithdignity
Photo credits: @angelakohler