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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025

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We spent Pride season exactly where we needed to be: in community with queer and transgender immigrants and allies across Washington. Below are some of the highlights from the WAISN team who showed up and showed out this Pride:

Attending Seattle Trans Pride this year was a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of our communities. We stood side by side with transgender people advocating for immigrant justice, building solidarity and raising our collective voices. Over 300 people visited our booth and we shared hundreds of Know Your Rights flyers, a testament to the unwavering commitment to creating a world where every person, regardless of gender identity or immigration status, can thrive in dignity and safety. Together, we are unstoppable!

We showed up at the first-ever Latino Pride in Pasco, a beautiful and historic celebration of nuestra comunidad. Between handing out bilingual resources for the community, we shared laughs, danced to cumbias from nearby booths, and felt the joy of being in a space where trans and queer Latino immigrants were celebrated out loud!

Seattle Latinx Pride Festival was an unforgettable experience filled with joy, connection, and community power. We had the opportunity to connect people to our Deportation Defense Hotline and invite them to join WAISN’s Know Your Rights, Accompaniment, and Rapid Response trainings. The energy was electric, with incredible performances by local queer and trans artists, from powerful live singers to dazzling drag performers.

At Seattle Pride, WAISN brought joy and power to the streets. One of our highlights was being on the float truck—dancing to the DJ, seeing our executive director, Brenda, lead chants of immigrant and trans power, and hearing the crowd shout them back with so much energy. It was powerful to march at the front of the parade in solidarity with partner and member organizations like ACLU-WA and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

These moments matter right now more than ever. We know that Pride began as resistance to state violence, and that resistance continues to this day. When we are up against institutions of power who are attempting to harm our communities through anti-trans and anti-immigrant laws, we are reminded that our survival is political and our joy is resistance.

That’s why we continue to organize: not for accommodation in an anti-LGBTQ world, but to build a better world that encourages trans and queer immigrants to flourish and thrive. Our future depends on each and every one of us continuing to show up for one another—during Pride, and every day after.

Head to our social media to relive some of these moments of Pride across Washington and share them to uplift the voices, joy, and power of trans and queer immigrants. Thank you to everyone who showed up, who marched with us, and for refusing to let trans and queer immigrants be forgotten

Thank you to everyone who showed up, who marched with us, and for refusing to let trans and queer immigrants be forgotten.

In community,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network


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Pasamos esta temporada del Orgullo exactamente donde teníamos que estar: en comunidad con los inmigrantes de minorías sexuales y transgénero y sus aliados alrededor de Washington. A continuación se incluyen algunos de los momentos más destacados del equipo de WAISN que participaron en este Orgullo:

Asistir al Seattle Trans Pride este año fue una experiencia profundamente significativa que reafirmó la fuerza y la resistencia de nuestras comunidades. Estuvimos lado a lado con personas transgénero luchando por la justicia para personas inmigrantes, creando solidaridad y alzando nuestras voces. Más de 300 personas se acercaron a nuestra mesa y compartimos cientos de volantes de Conoce Tus Derechos, lo que demuestra el compromiso firme de construir un mundo donde todas las personas, sin importar su identidad de género o estatus migratorio, puedan vivir con dignidad y seguridad. ¡Nada nos detiene cuando trabajamos colectivamente!

Participamos en el primer Orgullo Latino en Pasco, una hermosa e histórica celebración de nuestra comunidad. Mientras repartíamos recursos bilingües para la comunidad, compartíamos risas, bailábamos cumbias en las mesas cercanas y sentíamos la alegría de estar en un espacio donde se celebraba en voz alta a los inmigrantes latinos trans y de minorías sexuales.

Asistir al Festival del Orgullo Latinx en Seattle fue una experiencia inolvidable, llena de alegría, conexión y poder comunitario. Tuvimos la oportunidad de conectar a las personas con nuestra Línea Directa de Defensa Contra la Deportación e invitarlas a participar en los entrenamientos de Conoce Tus Derechos, Acompañamiento y Respuesta Rápida de WAISN. Se sentía una energía increíble, con bellas presentaciones de artistas locales trans y de minorías sexuales, desde cantantes en vivo hasta deslumbrantes shows de drag.

En Seattle, WAISN llevó alegría y poder a las calles. Uno de nuestros mejores momentos fue estar en la carroza bailando al ritmo del DJ, ver a nuestra directora ejecutiva, Brenda, liderar las consignas de poder trans e inmigrante, y oír a las personas gritarlas con tanta energía. Fue muy emocionante marchar al frente de la parada en solidaridad con organizaciones asociadas y miembros como ACLU-WA y el Proyecto para los Derechos del Inmigrante del Noroeste.

Estos momentos importan ahora más que nunca. Sabemos que el Orgullo comenzó como resistencia a la violencia estatal, y que esa resistencia continúa hoy en día. Cuando nos enfrentamos a instituciones de poder que intentan hacer daño a nuestras comunidades a través de leyes anti-trans y anti-inmigrantes, recordamos que nuestra sobrevivencia es política y nuestra alegría es resistencia.

Por eso seguimos movilizándonos: no para adaptarnos a un mundo anti-LGBTQ, sino para construir un mundo mejor que permita a los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales florecer y prosperar. Nuestro futuro depende de que todos y cada uno de nosotros sigamos apoyándonos unos a otros, durante el Orgullo y todos los días que siguen.

Visita nuestras redes sociales para revivir algunos de estos momentos del Orgullo en Washington y compártelos para elevar las voces, la alegría y el poder de los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales.

Gracias a todos los que se presentaron, a los que marcharon con nosotros y se negaron a que los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales fueran olvidados.

En comunidad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

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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

    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.

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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
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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.
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    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/

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  • 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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  • Benton County Democrats General Meeting

    Benton County Democrats General Meeting

    November 19, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza, 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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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/

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  • 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.

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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
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