We, The Raza, Stand with Our People
Story by Xitlally Velasco, photo illustration by David Molina-Alfaro
I am a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. My parents have resided in the United States for over 20 years, getting paid pennies for labor that others turn their backs on. They have lived fearlessly for my siblings and in fear by themselves. My parents will never receive employment and social security benefits; they will never be able to vote, have a driver’s license, or travel without fearing they’ll encounter a police officer having a bad day. To live in a country so divided and poisoned with hatred towards my parents and millions of other immigrant families leaves me heartbroken and hopeless…and that’s an understatement.
At Lozafina, we stand in unwavering solidarity with immigrants, the dreamers, the workers, and the families who have built their lives here with resilience and hope. The fear, the uncertainty, and the injustices faced by immigrant communities are not simply “politics”; this is basic human decency and 100% personal. They affect our neighbors, our friends, and our loved ones.
We refuse to be silent. To be silent is to be defeated. We recognize the sacrifices made, the struggles endured, and the strength it takes to build a future in a world where you are seen as less simply for the lack of documents. Lozafina’s commitment remains firm: to uplift, advocate, and stand beside those who continue to fight for the dignity and opportunities they deserve.
“I stand in unwavering solidarity with my people—Latinos, Indigenous communities, and all those fighting against the inhumane immigration raids and corrupt laws that tear our families apart. The Americas were built on the resilience of Indigenous peoples, and our roots run deep in this land. We are not strangers here—we are the very fabric of these lands. Enough is enough. We, The Raza, must rise up, speak out, and resist the injustices that seek to silence and oppress us. We are not illegal; we are not disposable. We are the heartbeat of this country: the workers, the dreamers, the culture-bearers, and the history-makers. To those in power who continue to criminalize our existence: we see you. We will not back down. We will fight for dignity, for justice, and for the right to live freely without fear. ¡La lucha sigue! - said Lozafina CEO Josefina Loza, a daughter of immigrant parents.
To every immigrant seeking safety and a better tomorrow, please remember you are seen, valued, and not alone. We are with you today and always.
Nobody is illegal on stolen land.
Resources
Do you need to print out a red card? Red Cards, available in various languages, help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.
Click here to print your Red Card.
Latino Center of the Midlands:
CIRA:
1-855-307-6730 - Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH)
Omaha Location: 4223 Center St. Omaha, NE 68105
Contact your state senator:
