Press Release: Poder Latinx Stands in Solidarity in Calling for Justice in George Floyd Murder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 1, 2020
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Poder Latinx Stands in Solidarity in Calling for Justice in George Floyd Murder 

Poder Latinx released a statement today regarding the wave of protests registered this weekend across the nation in reaction to George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minnesota State Police officers last May 25th, 2020.

This statement is attributed to Yadira Sanchez, Co-Executive Director:

“Poder Latinx joins in solidarity with the black community throughout the nation at this time of deep sorrow and grief. The tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers is yet another urgent call for us to continue demanding social justice so that our black brothers will not be murdered on the streets indiscriminately. Our communities have been the victims of systemic racist violence and institutionalized inequality for too long, and the tragic events of this weekend are just a manifestation of the deep anger and frustration at years of the inaction of those who are in power. Police brutality cases have continued year after year with no desire by the federal, state, or local governments to make the necessary changes to root out racism in this country’s institutions. We must not allow police departments and the federal government to further militarize our communities as a result of protests or COVID-19 restrictions. We must demand justice, transparency, and accountability and we must do it together. La unión hace la Fuerza, united we are stronger.”

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Poder Latinx, our mission is to build a political wave of voters where the Latinx community, immigrants, and people of color play a key role in the transformation of the country and become decision-makers in our democracy. Through innovative partnerships, issue-based organizing, and leadership development, Poder Latinx is rapidly expanding the U.S electorate with new and low propensity Latinx voters. In its first six months, Poder Latinx registered 30,000 voters, building a foundation poised to create change starting with the Presidential elections in 2020.