Thread by @RAICESTEXAS

Indigenous peoples in the Americas have been under attack for more than 500 years.

Colonialism brought with it genocide. Today neoliberal policies & mega projects have destroyed their territories and way of life.

They’ve been fleeing attacks for hundreds of years.

And for the last year, they’ve been under more scrutiny than ever at our border.

5 of the 6 dead children have been Mayan.
Claudia Patricia Gómez González, shot in the head by CBP last year was Mayan.

These deaths are not isolated. They are a perpetuation of colonial rhetoric.

We will not stand by idly as these children are murdered by inhumane policies and practices rooted in hatred, fear, and racism. We will continue to demand #JusticeForOurChildren

Per words from Mr. Gilberto, Claudia's father, "We are tired...As more time goes by, it is more difficult for us, we miss her so much. But what I ask is that there is justice for her. That is what I have always asked. JUSTICE. We want answers." #JusticeForOurChildren

We stand in solidarity with the @MayanLeague & ask that as you share or comment on these tragedies, that you recognize their indigenous identities.

Do not let their identity by erased.

We ask that you honor their memories by acknowledging that they are Maya children.