Sistarhood Love Song
Across madre tierra, to the four corners of our personal and political landscapes and circles - there is a lot happening. It is unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected, that in roughly 10 days, new governance has taken actions that threaten our communities and decades of progress made through different programs and movement spaces. These actions represent direct assaults on many of our sistars and families across Turtle island and local communities here in Los Angeles which are still reeling from devastating fires. It is easy to feel hopeless and tired.
Mujeres de Maiz wants to send a love song, a tune, and a reminder as movement Auntie Grace Lee Boggs once said, “love is not about what we did yesterday, it’s about what we do today and the day after”. Many of us have been preparing for this moment and we are part of a movement. We are building community in many ways – through sistarhood, art, organizing and more. We are connecting with sistars and allies who live near us and share common values to create change and offer medicine, knowledge, support and songs — love songs for systemic change. This is what Mujeres de Maiz is honored to offer you in this moment — words of ancestral wisdom, connections and love for each other as we continue to build and connect through a web of sistarhood throughout the four corners of our barrios.
As an organization committed to improve women’s overall and mental health by creating empowering community spaces focused on holistic wellness, health education, and culture, we invite you to stay connected with us and with each other utilizing the resources shared on our platforms and those of many connected organizations.
We are committed to justice for our immigrant, Indigenous and queer communities. We are moved to connect at this moment with sistars and organizations to build resilience, leadership, and to amplify efforts that are being activated across activist, wellness and movement circles.
We encourage our Mujeres de Maiz, allies and sistar organizations to reach out to each other, organize, and spread love and solidarity during these difficult times. We send our prayers of protection and love to all.
Adelante Always,
Mujeres de Maiz
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National Immigration Law Center
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Statement of Solidarity and Support for those affected by the Los Angeles fires.
