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We will not be sharing the graphic image published by
@AP of Óscar Alberto Martinez Ramírez and his 23-month old daughter, Valeria who drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande on Monday. Instead we are sharing this photo that was given to media outlets by the family.
@AP of Óscar Alberto Martinez Ramírez and his 23-month old daughter, Valeria who drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande on Monday. Instead we are sharing this photo that was given to media outlets by the family.
No less heartbreaking, this photo depicts the family’s truth.
The media wants you to view them as just another tragedy, more #’s to rack up migrant deaths. They will show you the graphic image saying it will make people “care” or “move them into action.” We think otherwise.
The media wants you to view them as just another tragedy, more #’s to rack up migrant deaths. They will show you the graphic image saying it will make people “care” or “move them into action.” We think otherwise.
Were they migrants? Yes. But before they were migrants they were a family. A normal family who wanted the best for their children & risked it all in search of refuge & a better life. Today we honor them & pay homage to the countless others who’ve made the dangerous journey here.
We want to make this very clear: Restrictions like “Remain in Mexico” and the “Metering” policy which rejects asylum seekers who come to ports of entry asking for protection are what caused these deaths and the countless others that occur on the border every day.
We can no longer stand by as this administration continues to build walls. It’s time we build bridges into our society, so that ALL members are afforded their rights and treated with dignity. #BuildABridge
