Austin businesses show support for boycott
Thousands gather for rallies in support of illegal immigrants.
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Monday, May 01, 2006
"Thousands of legal and illegal immigrants and their supporters skipped work today and then joined a demonstration at the Capitol this afternoon as part of a massive nationwide bid to show their economic importance to the country.
After about an hour of fiery speeches calling for legal rights for illegal immigrants, protesters marched down Congress Avenue to A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center in East Austin for a closing rally.
Austin police estimated the crowd there at 8,500 people, but rally organizers said it was bigger.
The rallies and march were part of a nationwide "Day Without Immigrants," which included a work, spending and school boycott, along with marches, rallies and prayer meetings.
There were early signs that the effort was having some success. Numerous restaurants were closed, including Guero's Taco Bar, a popular Mexican eatery on South Congress Avenue. A simple sign on the door greeted would-be lunchtime customers there: "In a show of solidarity for the immigrant worker, Guero's is closed today."..."
~By Juan Castillo
Personal Note:
THIS NEEDS TO END! That law should not be passed! This demonstration should prove to everyone that immigrants are the backbone of the american culture! This county was based off immigrants and that's how it should be!
These links are specific to mexicans BUT, they are NOT the only immigrants suffering from this law!!!
Links
"A Day Without A Mexican"
"Austin American Statesman"
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