Singer positions herself on social networks in the midst of repression of manifestations and generations that build American cultural diversity
Olivia Rodrigo He used his social networks to position himself in the face of recent actions by the US government against immigrants in Los Angeles. The singer, born and raised in the city, spoke after protests in response to operations of the IceUnited States Immigration Control Organ, which resulted in violent deportations and mass arrests in workplaces in the region.
The demonstrations were harshly repressed, with the authorization of the then president Donald Trump so that the National Guard will gone against protests for two consecutive months.
In an outburst published in their stories, Olivia He wrote: “I lived my whole life in Los Angeles and I am deeply shaken by the inhuman form as neighbors and workers are being treated. The city would not exist without immigrants.” She also stated her support for freedom of expression and the right to protest: “I put myself alongside this beautiful and diverse community that is there, and immigrants from all over the country.”
Soon after, Olivia shared the image of a crowd with posters stamping the phrase “No Kings in Our USA”, motion of the movement In Kingswhich reinforces that the United States is not a monarchy, and that no leader can behave as such.
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She joins a wave of artists who have commented on the abuses committed. Finnefor example, reported that he was hit by tear gas from the National Guard during a peaceful protest. Already Tom Morellofrom Rage Against The Machinewas present on the streets and summoned the population to “defend there”. Billie Joe Armstrongvocalist of Green Dayalso expressed revolt against the Icewhile ShakiraHe revealed to live in constant fear for being immigrant.
Even Khaby Lameglobal phenomenon of Tiktokwould have left the country hastily after being detained by immigration authorities.
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Source: Rollingstone
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