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"Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer and musician Emilio Estefan Jr., took part in the demonstration, Boycott Arizona, in downtown Los Angeles this afternoon (May 2). The demonstration was meant to speak out against the new Arizona immigration laws and demand that President Barack Obama’s administration overhaul the country’s immigration laws.
"We came as refugees to this country that gave us many opportunities," said the 52-year-old Cuban-born singer. "We join with you today so that they will know that we immigrants are honest, workers, to show the beautiful face that we bring to this country, always respecting the laws. If everyone looks back, everyone is an immigrant in this country. We don’t want to link the word ‘immigrant’ with ‘criminal.’"
She later added: "We’re good people. We’ve given a lot to this country. This country has given a lot to us."
http://www.fadedyouthblog.com/181516/gloria-estefan-speaks-out-against-arizona-immigration-lawsMeanwhile...
Cypress Hill Scrap Arizona Gig To Protest Immigration Law "Rap veterans CYPRESS HILL have cancelled an upcoming concert in Arizona in protest of a new state immigration law.
Arizona lawmakers recently passed the SB1070 immigration bill, allowing officials to detain anyone they suspect to be an illegal alien.
The new ruling has infuriated a string of stars including Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am, and Cypress Hill have pledged their support to immigrants by scrapping their planned gig in Tucson on 21 May (10).
Explaining the move in a statement, the California-based Latin group says, “This decision was made in an effort to show support and solidarity with those, undocumented and otherwise, being directly affected by this unconstitutional law. Cypress Hill recognizes those living in the struggle for their basic civil rights.”
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