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Through photographs and interviews, the Redwood City community has gained a voice to show the most human side of immigrants, an exhibition that adds to the campaign against hate speech.
Thus, the multimedia exhibition was inaugurated ?We are Redwood City?, which dresses the center of the city (1900 Broadway St, Redwood City), and expresses the value of ethnic diversity within a multicultural community.
The exhibition is made up of a series of portraits of people from the community, with immigrants and people of color being the guide of this exhibition carried out by the organization Social Focus in collaboration with Peninsula 360 Press, Global Exchange, Casa Circulo Cultural and with the support of the Redwood City Arts Commission.
Each piece celebrates the richness of multicultural identities that make Redwood City a vibrant community.
In turn, these 10 large-format photographs seek to generate thought that is against incitement to hatred in all its forms.
“Today, more than ever, it is essential to recognize the value of immigrants in our society, our community, our city and Redwood City,” the exhibition introduction states.
And the fact is that, after a first debate leading up to the November elections, President Joseph Biden did not generate trust, while, on the other hand, Donald Trump was in charge of attacking migrants and people of color, which has generated various opinions of social media users
Thus, throughout a strong attacking speech, Trump, through his comments, has incited hatred against immigrants, generating an inadequate idea of this group of people.
Messages on social networks contaminate users, creating hatred or resentment through the information that is consumed.
Given this, it is urgent to have safe spaces where understanding and recognition exist, a place that shows people who they really are and the struggles they face every day.
Take a walk through downtown and learn the stories of the real people who live in Redwood City, remembering how immigrants do so much good in our society.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to AC vs Hate.
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