June is #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, which is a time to acknowledge the constructive affect of immigrants in our communities and throughout the nation which were, and at all times will likely be, an integral a part of our nation’s cloth.
To honor these communities and rejoice the variety that’s our energy, many immigrants, youngsters of immigrants, and advocates graciously shared their tales and assist.
Listed here are a few of our favourite posts:
June is a celebration of two issues I’m proud to be: queer & immigrant. #Pride & #ImmigrantHeritageMonth are about folks’s tales & struggles, but in addition of rebuilding, of hope, love & perseverance. Grateful for these earlier than us who paved the best way & able to preserve the struggle going. pic.twitter.com/vMeInXn5ki
— pilitobar46 (@pilitobar46) June 1, 2021
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth I’m considering of Grandma Mary and Grandpa David, who emigrated from Jamaica to Maine in 1912.
He was a janitor; she was a maid and seamstress. Their sacrifices made my life potential—and that mobility and alternative needs to be open to each American. pic.twitter.com/46TUsST2av
— Susan Rice (@AmbRice46) June 3, 2021
Celebrating #ImmigrantHeritageMonth like… (🎨: lalamelina / Instagram) pic.twitter.com/7sNueKnARQ
— Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) June 3, 2021
Immigrants are important to our communities and our nation. As #ImmigrantHeritageMonth begins, I honor my circle of relatives’s immigrant story and the tales of all who’ve enriched this nice Nation. #CelebrateImmigrants pic.twitter.com/lGPQVBjzLZ
— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@SecMayorkas) June 1, 2021
Each single factor I’m is due to my mother and father. They immigrated to the US from Mexico greater than 50 years in the past. That is the place they constructed their household, raised my brothers and me, and labored so so so arduous in order that the American Dream was inside attain. 🥺♥️ #ImmigrantHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/VBdmgZqNNT
— Emmy Ruiz (@emmyruiz46) June 3, 2021
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth I’m honoring my mother and pop who moved from India. Due to their arduous work and sacrifices, I used to be capable of comply with my goals. Thanks Mother and Dad for all you’ve achieved for me. pic.twitter.com/4kHGvCcufO
— Sabrina Singh (@SabrinaSingh46) June 3, 2021
This lovely girl gave me an opportunity at life. My immigrant mother labored in garment factories and as a hospital janitor to verify her youngsters had alternative. @CHIRLA #yesimmigrantsforward #ImmigrantHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/A6ycTt96i7
— Angelica Salas (@AngelicaCHIRLA) June 3, 2021
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth and #Pride I rejoice that my story—of immigrating, popping out, marrying the individual I really like, and serving the very best workplace within the land—is just potential in America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hgUCxPeXWJ
— Gautam Raghavan (@GautamR46) June 3, 2021
As younger adults, they couldn’t stroll into eating places b/c of indicators that learn, “No Canines or Mexicans Allowed.” However quick ahead: they despatched their youngsters to school and retired with dignity. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/04jPqqw3Vy
— Secretary Xavier Becerra (@SecBecerra) June 3, 2021
Because the son of Cuban immigrants, I’ve by no means forgotten my roots or my mother and father’ many sacrifices. Their story is what evokes me on a regular basis to struggle for daring and inclusive immigration reform, and this #ImmigrantHeritageMonth I recommit to doing every thing I can to get it achieved. pic.twitter.com/JbaCNrhKQ7
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) June 1, 2021
Many people stay on the intersection of identities. Because the homosexual son of Mexican immigrants, I’m wishing y’all a really glad #PrideMonth and #ImmigrantHeritageMonth !! 🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇲🇽
— Ernesto Apreza (@ErnieApreza) June 1, 2021
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth I honor my mother and father who arrived within the US on totally different coasts, by ship and by airplane over 50 years in the past. As former public servants they taught me in regards to the significance of serving our nation, and gave me the chance to take action. pic.twitter.com/nz0CqmtKVS
— Cyrus Shahpar (@cyrusshahpar46) June 4, 2021
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we rejoice
your love,
your energy,
your traditions,
your group.As a result of we all know that out of many, we’re one. #CelebrateImmigrants pic.twitter.com/1REUO7qsfF
— The Management Convention (@civilrightsorg) June 2, 2021
As we rejoice #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, I’d like to begin by honoring my mother and father who immigrated from Mexico to California within the Nineteen Sixties with an incredible work ethic and massive goals. This is to them, and to the thousands and thousands of immigrants who make our nation stronger day by day. pic.twitter.com/NbP0MjkbMZ
— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) June 2, 2021
