#14 ¿Que pasó? with Señor B - week of 6/30

Don’t Forget About Alex! 

Alex Enamorado, the advocate for street vendors and content creator, has been incarcerated for almost a year and a half.

He has a court date approaching in just a few days, it's crucial to stay informed about his case.

Please watch this video for a recap and sign the petition if you haven't already.

You can find the petition here!

@senor_barragan

@Enamorado free Alex! #streetvendors #supportstreetvendors #justice8 #california #latino #latina

Nebraska Hospital Closing Down

This week, we got hit with some wild news: a hospital in rural Nebraska is shutting down because of anticipated cuts to their program.

Unfortunately, this is probably just the first of many such stories we're going to hear as these cuts roll out.

What's EVEN more shocking? Most of the folks in that area voted for the administration making these moves.

This is another example of people voting against their interests thinking that those in power will deliver them better opportunities. I know to some this may seem like a FAFO situation, but at the end of the day many of those folks are victims to the greater systems at play, benefitting the ultra wealthy in our country.

@senor_barragan

People are going to suffer because of this #bbb #hospital #nebraska #medicaid #healthcare

ICE Opening Another Private Facility in California

Concerning news in California, where La Migra is reportedly establishing a new private detention facility. This development is particularly notable as it will occupy the site of a recently closed private correctional facility. Despite California's ban on private detention centers, this operation appears to sidestep the regulation due to the facility detaining migrants.

The financial expenses of this project are huge, with millions of dollars promised for its development.

This plan serves as another example of the prison industrial complex's expanding reach. It represents a troubling trend where the profound trauma and vulnerability experienced by individuals within the migrant community are being leveraged for financial gain.

@senor_barragan

Peoples trauma is profit #ice #lamigra #california #abolishice

President Lies on Money Spent on ELL Kids

We heard the President deliver a truly head-scratching speech, spreading false claims about money allegedly being blown on students who don't speak English.

He claimed $78 billion is being spent on translation services alone. Let that sink in for a second… $78 BILLION.

That number is so conically large, it's just unbelievable, and frankly, completely unsubstantiated by any real data on federal education spending for English Language Learners.

What's truly disheartening, though, is that at this point, we're almost numb to hearing such blatant lies spread so casually. And yet, his supporters will hang onto these claims to continue to perpetuate his fascist agenda. It's a sad reality when the expectation of truth from our elected officials feels like a distant memory.

@senor_barragan

He doesn’t even believe it himself 😡 #immigration #immigrant #children #education #englishlanguagelearners

Bobby is Back and What He Represents

I want to shine a light on the story of Robert Brewster, not because he deserves any platform, but because his words showcase a deeply troubling reality about the sentiments many in the United States have towards Brown communities.

This man, who is without a doubt a terrible person, is essentially saying the quiet parts out loud. He serves as a representation of the hate and racism that exists in this country, given the alarming level of support he receives.

It's a reminder that such hate is not isolated, but actively growing. Please, let's stand together against this kind of hate. Call it out, challenge it, and refuse to let it fester, because if left unchecked, it will undoubtedly continue to spread like the virus it truly is.

@senor_barragan

I would find a brown roofer over this guy any day ✊🏽 #latino #latina #immigration #deportations #ice #brown