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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – June 17, 2025

Posted on June 17, 2025

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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the courage, brilliance, and the legacy of queer and transgender people who have always been at the forefront of the movements for our collective liberation.

Pride has never just been a party, it’s a continued declaration that we belong. It was born from the leadership of Black and Brown, queer and trans communities who came together to protect and affirm our right to exist, to be seen, and to be free. Their righteous acts of defiance and joy reimagined the world not just for themselves, but for every generation to come.

Today, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is proud to carry that legacy forward. As a queer and trans, immigrant-led and founded organization, our work centers those most impacted—undocumented queer and trans people, Black and Indigenous migrants—whose lives and experiences are too often rendered invisible within both immigrant justice and queer spaces. 

We are guided by the fact that there is no immigrant justice without queer and trans justice, and there is no Pride without remembering that joy itself is a form of resistance. So this month let us find each other in celebration, let us be loud in our queerness and unwavering in our love for each other. Throughout Pride, we’ll be showing up across Washington to celebrate with our communities, and we hope you’ll join us! 

And if you can’t join us at a Pride celebration in person, know that there are still so many ways to stay connected and be a part of this movement that stretches well past June.

We are grateful to be in community with incredible queer and trans-led partners building care-centered spaces and working together to organize for a future where no one is disposable. We encourage you to uplift and share their work as powerful resources, this month and always:

  • UTOPIA Washington – Founded by and for the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community, provides culturally grounded resources, advocacy, and direct services, including housing assistance, healthcare navigation, leadership development, and reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals.
  • Entre Hermanos – Promotes the health and well-being of the Latino queer and trans communities in Seattle through education, support services, advocacy, community building, and offering free HIV testing, condom distribution, and PrEP navigation.
  • Lavender Rights Project  – A Black-trans led organization elevating the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse communities in Washington through intersectional legal advocacy and community-driven initiatives. 
  • Point of Pride – Provides financial aid and direct support to help trans youth and adults access necessary, life-saving health and wellness services.
  • Gender Justice League – Provides resources and support for BIPOC Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse (2STGD) survivors of gender-based violence and crime.

We are living through a time shaped by deep uncertainty, but what has always guided us is our love for each other and our refusal to be erased. This Pride we’re showing up boldly in joy, in movement, and in community because together we will build the future our communities deserve.

In solidarity,

Catalina Velasquez
Pronouns: She/Her
Executive Director


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Junio es el Mes del Orgullo, un momento para celebrar la valentía, la brillantez y el legado de las personas de minorías sexuales y transgénero que siempre han estado liderando los movimientos por nuestra liberación colectiva.

El Orgullo nunca ha sido sólo una fiesta, es una declaración continua de que existimos y pertenecemos. Nació del liderazgo de las comunidades negras y de color, de minorías sexuales y trans, que se unieron para proteger y afirmar nuestro derecho a existir, a ser vistos y a ser libres. Sus actos de resistencia y alegría reimaginaron el mundo no sólo para ellos, sino para todas las generaciones por venir.

Hoy, la Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington (WAISN, por sus siglas en inglés) se enorgullece de llevar adelante ese legado. Como organización liderada y fundada por inmigrantes de minorías sexuales y trans, nuestro trabajo se centra en los más impactados—personas de minorías sexuales y trans indocumentadas, migrantes negros e indígena—cuyas vidas y experiencias son a menudo invisibilizadas tanto en los espacios de justicia para inmigrantes como en los espacios de minorías sexuales.


Nos guiamos por el hecho de que no hay justicia para los inmigrantes sin justicia para las personas trans y de minorías sexuales, y no hay Orgullo sin recordar que la alegría en sí misma es una forma de resistencia. Así que este mes celebremos juntos, expresemos con fuerza nuestra solidaridad con el movimiento de minorías sexuales y trans y seamos inquebrantables en nuestro amor mutuo. Durante todo el mes de junio, estaremos presentes alrededor de Washington para celebrar con nuestras comunidades, ¡y esperamos que se una a nosotros!

Si no puede unirse a nosotros en persona, recuerde que aún hay muchas formas de seguir conectado y formar parte de este movimiento que va más allá del mes de junio.

Estamos agradecidos de estar en comunidad con increíbles socios de minorías sexuales y trans que construyen espacios centrados en el cuidado y trabajan juntos para organizar un futuro en el que nadie sea desechable. Le animamos a apoyar y compartir estos recursos tan poderosos, este mes y siempre:

  • UTOPIA Washington – Fundada por y para la comunidad LGBTQIA+ de las islas del Pacífico, UTOPIA WA ofrece recursos basados en la cultura, abogacía y servicios directos, incluyendo asistencia para la vivienda, navegación de atención médica, desarrollo de liderazgo y apoyo para la reincorporación de personas que han estado encarceladas.
  • Entre Hermanos – Promueve la salud y el bienestar de las comunidades latinas de minorías sexuales y trans de Seattle a través de la educación, los servicios de apoyo, la abogacía, el desarrollo comunitario y ofreciendo pruebas del VIH gratuitas, distribución de preservativos y orientación sobre la PrEP.
  • Lavender Rights Project – Una organización liderada por personas trans negras que eleva el poder, la autonomía y el liderazgo de las comunidades negras intersexuales y de género diverso en Washington a través de la defensa legal interseccional y las iniciativas comunitarias.
  • Point of Pride – ofrece ayuda económica y apoyo directo para ayudar a jóvenes y adultos trans a acceder a servicios esenciales de salud y bienestar.
  • Gender Justice League – Provee recursos y apoyo para las personas negras, indígenas, de color (BIPOC, por sus siglas en inglés) dos espíritus, trans y género diverso (2STGD, por sus siglas en inglés) sobrevivientes de violencia de género y crimen.

Estamos viviendo unos tiempos de gran incertidumbre, pero lo que siempre nos ha guiado es nuestro amor mutuo y nuestro rechazo a ser borrados. Durante este mes del Orgullo nos mostramos con valentía, alegría, y en comunidad, porque juntos construiremos el futuro que nuestras comunidades se merecen.

En solidaridad,

Catalina Velasquez
Pronombre: Ella
Directora Ejecutiva

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This month’s General Meeting will be held at Round Table Pizza (the Clearwater location). We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️ Thursday, November 20th🕡 6:30pm📍 Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location(3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick) ... See MoreSee Less

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There are a few spots left for this Paint and Sip event at Monterrosso's with Ashleigh Rogers! Create something fun with good company and delicious food! 🗓️ November 23, 2025🕛 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST📍 Monterrosso's Italian Restaurant (in the antique train car!)🎟️ Tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/LD8paint ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!You have until 8:00pm to drop off your ballot. ---- Ballot Drop Box Locations ----📍Kennewick- Benton County Campus, 7122 W. Okanogan Place (Drive up)- Benton County Elections, 7122 W. Okanogan Place Bldg. F- Finley Middle School, 37208 S. Finley Road- Kennewick City Hall, 524 S. Auburn Street (Drive up)📍Richland- Badger Mountain Community Park, Keene Road (Drive up)- Jefferson Park, Symons Street- WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way (Drive up)📍West Richland- West Richland City Hall, 3100 Belmont Blvd. (Drive up)- West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen Street (Drive up)📍Benton City- City Hall, 1009 Dale Avenue📍Prosser- Prosser Courthouse, 620 Market Street ... See MoreSee Less

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FYI - It’s too late to mail your ballot!You will need to drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in the Indivisible Tri-Cities WA Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools🗳️ Tri-Cities! It’s too late to mail your ballot.✅ Instead, drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in our Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterToolsEvery vote matters. Let’s finish strong! 💪#GetOutTheVote #IndivisibleTriCitiesWA ... See MoreSee Less

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December 2025

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 2, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 2, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 4, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    December 8, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 9, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    December 9, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=392306

    Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support for public health policies has gradually declined. At the federal level certain policies and practices regarding vaccines have been thrown into question.

    Vaccine proponents note the long-time and widespread benefits of the traditional MMR vaccine; vaccine skeptics generally insist it causes autism. Some say the approval process (Operation Warp Speed for Covid-19) was either rushed or rigged; others say the process was instrumental in reducing suffering and saved the lives of millions of people.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 16, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 16, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 18, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 23, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    December 23, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 25, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    December 25, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 30, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

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