As the Trump administration continues enforcing its controversial immigration policies, some say Black Americans should stand with immigrant groups in protest. In contrast, others believe this is not a Black American issue. What are your thoughts?
DaVida King, Washington, D.C.
No. Every human in America, other than the white male, got the rights they have now because of Black people fighting for them. It is not our job to protect people who don’t even like us. We’ve done enough. We’ve fought every cause. It’s time people fight for us. Until they do that with sincerity, no matter what it costs them, I’m not risking my freedom or well-being for anyone else.
Dwayne Sawyer, Washington, D.C.
It is our fight, but we must be strategic in our stance! Get trained, love your folks, stay ready, and watch your six!
Sebrina Mullins, Houston
They don’t step up for us. They close their doors and shutters. And say, “It’s not our fight.”
Candace McNeil, Denver
It still affects the Black community. Black and brown people are treated the same way, and soon they will find a reason to include the black community in the situation, too.
L. Sloan, Chicago
The trees voted for the ax.
Compiled by Sarafina Wright
I would never fight for illegals. They have more rights here than us Black’s. We need to stick together and fight for each other in our own communities. Those folks don’t give a shii about c Black American. They try to look down on us and think they know more about the challenges we face daily than we do. I’m 70+ and the racism never stops. Illegals should not be running around in any country and the USA is the only place that allows that. Because of the way Democrats are standing with them, while never doing a dam thing for us except keeping us dependent, I will be changing my party and no longer voting for them..He’ll, illegals have more rights than FBAs…..