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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – February 25, 2026

Posted on February 25, 2026

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This year marks two important milestones: the 100th anniversary of historian and author Carter G. Woodson establishing Negro History Week, and the 50th anniversary of Black History Month’s official national commemoration.

We take this time to honor the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans — socially, culturally, tangibly, and intangibly; and to remind ourselves that the mission of Black liberation is inherently tied to all of our collective movements for justice.

Throughout history, Black Americans have stood side-by-side with immigrants in the struggle for liberation. But Black history is not confined to the past. It is a present, living, and continuously evolving story shaped by individuals across every generation in the United States including Black immigrants. 

Here in Washington, it’s estimated that 78,000 Black immigrants call our state home, with 68,000 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area alone¹. They are invaluable community members with deep roots in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, and Jamaica — who are organizers, workers, artists, parents, and community leaders. 

Yet despite Black immigrants’ deep roots in our communities, they are forced to contend with both anti-Black racism and xenophobia. They are disproportionately targeted by immigration enforcement agencies² and policed by the same racist systems that have persecuted Black communities in the United States for generations. 

So when communities fail to recognize and uplift Black immigrants, when Black immigrants are attacked by politicians³, or when the reported stories of Black victims of ICE’s terror campaign on our communities are not discussed in the news⁴, we must recognize that this too is anti-Blackness.


Black, immigrant, trans, and queer communities have shaped American culture as we know it today, and our resilience persists against many similar culprits and their tactics: from forced migration and displacement to exclusion and targeted over-policing.

These shared experiences make clear that we also must share a vision for a future in which we can live in joy — freely and unapologetically. Our path forward is one we must walk together, where we reject anti-Blackness for mutual love and respect, and where the wins we fight for support all of us.

This Black History Month, we invite you to support some of the Black-led organizations in our network who are fighting for immigrant justice: uplift their efforts, donate to their work if you can, and allow their perspectives to inform your understanding of our shared path forward.

By learning from each other and continuing to show up for one another across our differences, we can move toward a future with more freedom, love, and joy for everyone. 

In community,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

  1. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/publications/mpi-black-immigrants-2026-final.pdf
  2. https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/for-black-immigrants-police-and-ice-are-two-sides-of-the-same-coin
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/trump-somali-immigrants-minnesota
  4. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-violence-racial-double-standard-black-latino-asian-immigrants/

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Este año se cumplen dos acontecimientos importantes: los 100 años desde que el historiador y escritor Carter G. Woodson estableció la Semana de la Historia Negra, y los 50 años desde que el Mes de la Historia Negra se convirtió en una conmemoración nacional oficial.

Dedicamos este momento en honor a las innumerables contribuciones de la comunidad negra en Estados Unidos, tanto a nivel social y cultural, como en lo tangible e intangible, y recordamos que la misión de la liberación negra va de la mano con todos nuestros movimientos colectivos por la justicia.

A lo largo de la historia, las personas negras en Estados Unidos han luchado junto a los inmigrantes por la liberación. Sin embargo, la historia negra no se limita al pasado. Es una historia presente, está viva, en constante evolución, y definida por individuos de todas las generaciones y lugares de Estados Unidos, incluidos los inmigrantes negros. 

Aquí en Washington, se estima que 78,000 inmigrantes negros consideran nuestro estado su hogar, con 68,000 de ellos solo en el área metropolitana de Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue¹. Son miembros invaluables de la comunidad, con profundas raíces en países como Etiopía, Kenia, Somalia, Eritrea y Jamaica, que son organizadores, trabajadores, artistas, padres/madres y líderes comunitarios. 

A pesar de las profundas raíces de los inmigrantes negros en nuestras comunidades, ellos se ven obligados a lidiar tanto con el racismo como con la xenofobia. Son perseguidos de manera desproporcionada por las agencias de control migratorio² y vigilados por los mismos sistemas racistas que han perseguido a las comunidades negras en Estados Unidos durante generaciones. 

Por lo tanto, cuando las comunidades no reconocen ni valoran a los inmigrantes negros, cuando los inmigrantes negros son atacados por los políticos³, o cuando las historias que se reportan sobre víctimas negras a manos del terror de ICE en nuestras comunidades no se discuten en las noticias⁴, debemos reconocer que esto también es antinegritud.

Las comunidades negras, inmigrantes, trans y de minorías sexuales han definido la cultura estadounidense tal y como la conocemos hoy en día, y nuestra resiliencia persiste y le hace frente a las tácticas de muchos de los mismos opresores: desde la migración y el desplazamiento forzado hasta la exclusión y la vigilancia policial excesiva y selectiva.

Estas experiencias compartidas dejan claro que también debemos compartir una visión de un futuro en el que podamos vivir libremente y con alegría y orgullo. El camino a seguir es uno que debemos caminar juntos, en el que rechazamos la discriminación contra las personas negras para fomentar el amor y el respeto mutuo, y en el que las victorias por las que luchamos nos beneficien a todos.

En este Mes de la Historia Negra, le invitamos a apoyar a algunas de las organizaciones de nuestra red lideradas por personas negras que luchan por la justicia para los inmigrantes: apoye sus esfuerzos, done a su causa si puede y deje que las perspectivas de estas organizaciones le ayuden a comprender mejor nuestro camino conjunto hacia el futuro. 

Al aprender unos de otros y seguir apoyándonos mutuamente a pesar de nuestras diferencias, podemos avanzar hacia un futuro con más libertad, amor y alegría para todos. 

En comunidad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington 

  1. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/publications/mpi-black-immigrants-2026-final.pdf
  2. https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/for-black-immigrants-police-and-ice-are-two-sides-of-the-same-coin
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/trump-somali-immigrants-minnesota
  4. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-violence-racial-double-standard-black-latino-asian-immigrants/

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 3, 2026  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.
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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    November 3, 2026  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

    November 5, 2026  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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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    November 6, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Moonshot Brewing, 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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  • Veterans Day Parade

    Veterans Day Parade

    November 7, 2026  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    North Grosscup Road, N Grosscup Rd, West Richland, WA 99353, USA

    Meet at 8:30 am at Grosscup and 62nd, near Tapteal Elementary School to decorate the float. We march at 9:30.

    Sign up to march
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AD2DA7F8C43-52471610-veterans#/

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  • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    November 7, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
    On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

    Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
    📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    November 9, 2026  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

    November 10, 2026  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/

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    November 10, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    November 12, 2026  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

    November 17, 2026  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

    November 17, 2026  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

    November 19, 2026  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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  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    November 21, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library (Union) 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Our monthly Indivisible Tri-Cities meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆

    💬We’ll be talking about what’s happening, how our community organizations are stepping up, and how we can help. We’ll also start planning for upcoming events.

    🗣️We want to hear from you! Your ideas and input matter.

    ✊This is how we build power together. Come connect, learn, and take action with us. See you there!

    If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. We strive to collect these resources at every Indivisible Tri-Cities event, on behalf of our community partners.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    November 24, 2026  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

    November 24, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 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

    November 26, 2026  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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  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    November 26, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    November 26, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Locations are at various venues around the county. Please subscribe to the BCDCC mailing list to receive a notification.

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