{"id":74919,"date":"2025-12-03T00:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T00:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/american-friends-service-committee-launches-historic-hispanic-celebrity-psa-campaign-immigrants-make-our-communities-stronger\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T00:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T00:04:40","slug":"american-friends-service-committee-launches-historic-hispanic-celebrity-psa-campaign-immigrants-make-our-communities-stronger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/american-friends-service-committee-launches-historic-hispanic-celebrity-psa-campaign-immigrants-make-our-communities-stronger\/","title":{"rendered":"American Friends Service Committee Launches Historic Hispanic Celebrity PSA Campaign: \u2018Immigrants Make Our Communities Stronger\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LOS ANGELES, USA\/CA, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — \u2014 Bilingual initiative unites activist Dolores Huerta with film stars Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, and Tonatiuh, recording artists Los Tigres Del Norte, Chiquis, Wil-Dog Abers, and Marisela, and Spanish-language radio and TV personality Don Cheto to champion immigrant dignity, highlight Latino contributions, and amplify AFSC\u2019s mission across Hispanic media beyond Hispanic Heritage Month \u2014<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)<\/u><\/a>, a Quaker organization advancing peace and justice for more than a century, today announced the launch of its first-ever Hispanic celebrity PSA and publicity campaign, \u201cImmigrants Make Our Communities Stronger.\u201d The bilingual, nonpartisan initiative enlists trusted voices from across entertainment and activism to uplift the dignity of immigrants, spotlight their contributions, and counter harmful narratives with truth and pride.<\/p>\n

Immigrants, especially Latino immigrants, are a driving force of America\u2019s economic growth, social fabric, and cultural vitality. Nearly half (47.6%) of the U.S. foreign-born workforce is Latino, driving key sectors, while Latinos overall, including both U.S.-born and immigrant populations, are responsible for 80% of the U.S. labor force growth.<\/p>\n

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\u201cImmigrants make our communities stronger – neighbors, coworkers, students, and business owners,\u201d said Brian Minter, chief marketing & communications officer for AFSC. \u201cBut right now, immigrants are being detained and disappeared, tearing apart families and neighborhoods. Across the country, government raids are disrupting our communities \u2013 and creating a culture of fear.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mother came to this country not knowing the language and without a roadmap. She faced an impossible task and persevered, from working at a drive-thru to opening two businesses and raising a family. Because of her determination, I went from a public school to leading a Hollywood film. Our story isn\u2019t unique; it\u2019s the story of countless Americans before us. Immigrants are not a problem to fix; we are the living embodiment of America\u2019s values. I\u2019m joining AFSC\u2019s historic campaign to remind the country: Immigrants are America,\u201d said Tonatiuh.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

AFSC\u2019s campaign aligns with the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month, will run through year-end, and aims to humanize immigrant communities while advocating for more equitable immigration policies. By enlisting cultural leaders, including American activist Dolores Huerta, actors Melissa Barrera, Tonatiuh, and Mishel Prada, Grammy-Award-winning recording artists Los Tigres Del Norte, Ozomatli\u2019s Wil-Dog Abers, Latin Grammy-Award-winning Chiquis, and recording artist Marisela, as well as Spanish-language television journalist Daniela Ganoza, and radio and TV personalities Don Cheto and Said Garcia Solis, the campaign centers on personal stories, cultural pride, and community contributions to shift the national dialogue.<\/p>\n

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“Immigrants aren\u2019t just part of America\u2019s story; they are central to its success,” said Dolores Huerta, American activist, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. “The people that are being targeted are not just immigrants; they are the indigenous people of these continents. Yes, some are immigrants from Asia and other places, but the vast majority are native to these lands. People are being harassed because of the color of their skin; it’s ethnic cleansing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Immigrants by the numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n