Candlelight Prayer Vigil for a Ceasefire

Today, join us and other faith groups for a prayer vigil for a ceasefire in front of the White House. At 4pm, we will meet at the Ellipse (South of the White House) 15th ST and Constitution Ave NW South of the chain link fence.

Quixote Center Joins 50 Catholic Groups in Opposing Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals

This week, the Quixote Center joined 50 Catholic organizations in calling on the Senators in the supplemental negotiations, as well as DHS Secretary Mayorkas, to oppose the extreme anti-immigrant proposals on the negotiating table.

We also delivered alternative policies to help manage our nation's borders more efficiently and without sacrificing the human rights of people seeking safety. 

Advocates Rally Behind Resolution by Senator Bernie Sanders

This week, we joined nearly 75 other organizations in signing a letter backing Senator Bernie Sanders resolution that would require the Biden administration to produce a report on Israel's human rights practices. This is a vital step to sparking conversation in the Senate to take concrete action to defend the lives of Palestinian civilians. 

Actions & More

Come With us to Panama!

Quixote Center is launching a new solidarity trip to Panama. The dates are March 11-18, 2024, and the deadline to apply is February 1st. 

Participants will witness conditions along the migratory path as we meet with human rights defenders and asylum seekers. We will visit the Panamanian government's migrant run "reception centers" in the Darién jungle, as well as our partner migrant shelter that serves medically vulnerable people. We will also meet with community and church leaders working on behalf of migrants and learn about their advocacy work.

You can click HERE for the informational flyer to learn more about the trip, and HERE to apply to join the group.  

Asylum is Under Attack - Again

The White House is currently trying to destroy asylum in exchange for sending billions to Ukraine, Israel, and ICE & CBP. This proposal is extreme, and would risk the lives of migrants and their families fleeing danger. This would be especially disastrous for Haitian asylum seekers. Tell your members of Congress that our government should fund solutions that uphold the humanity and dignity of migrants and protect asylum.

Artist Corner

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Today we're highlighting something a little different: music! Cécile McLorin Salvant is a Haitian-American jazz vocalist. In 2016, her album, For One to Love, received a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2016. The album's songs focus attention on strong women and independence. Two years later, her album Dreams and Daggers won a Grammy in the same category. 

Her most recent album, titled Mélusine, explores the European folk legend of Melusine and largely features songs sung in French and Haitian Creole.

You can listen to her music on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. You can click HERE to see her Tiny Desk Concern with NPR, or HERE for her recent performance at the MET Cloisters.