Each year when "Hispanic Heritage Month" rolls around Sept 15 to Oct.15 we have the opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the many cultures that make up the Hispanic, or Latino, or Latinx community, (All terms for us that we are not universally in agreement with using. ¿Que sera, sera?). Certainly, we have a lot to celebrate, our varied and diverse communities all contain a richness of heritage, community, and vibrant culture that is reflected in the arts that we create, our traditional crafts, the music that we make, our passionate and joyful dance, and the delicious and varied traditional foods that we produce.

But, as with all the months that are set aside to honor a specific group, this came about at least in part to allay the injustices that each group has endured and continues to endure in our society. Along with the celebrations must come an examination of how the US has, to a significant extent, systematically relegated us to being second-class citizens.

There must be an acknowledgement that the much-lauded Texas Rangers engaged in the lynching of hundreds of Tejanos, that our lands were stolen, and we were looked at as foreigners, that, while we have made strides, we carry an undue burden of poverty and a lack of access to education. We were stripped of our languages and punished in an educational system that sought to push us out, and much of the abuse continues. From the buffoonery of Trump throwing paper towels at the victims of hurricane Maria and his mean-spirited comments about immigrants to the Biden Administration's decision to fast track building a wall on the Southern border, the United States perpetuates clear example after clear example of the its colonial policies. This must stop.

It is necessary to understand the injustices of the past to develop and grow equitable, inclusive, vibrant communities for the future. The visionaries of the Green Party have persistently challenged this country to understand its past, from the discrimination that has driven major aspects of public policy, to the environmental crisis perpetuated by corporate greed, to corrupt and biased election laws, we have stood on the frontlines and demanded justice.
We are a party of the grassroots, working in big and small ways throughout our communities, united to be the change we seek.

We ask that you stand with us, and contribute what you can, to help us in this ongoing struggle!

With your donation, you can help the Green Party’s work towards fighting for justice for marginalized groups around the country and around the world, all year long.

In solidarity,

The Latinx Caucus of the Green Party
https://www.gp.org/

P.S. The Latinx Caucus is committed to uplifting and supporting Latinx voices and creating a more diverse, intersectional, and equitable Green Party. Please consider getting involved and let's help our Party grow.