Phenomenal line-up of artists, activists and actors celebrate essential farmworkers in Immokalee and demand Wendy’s protect workers in its supply chain by joining the Fair Food Program! |
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Last Saturday, the vast and vibrant network of allies in the movement for Fair Food came together to celebrate International Workers’ Day with an epic May Day Virtual Concert, packed with an extraordinary line-up of artists, activists and actors sharing their music and solidarity in honor of essential farmworkers in Immokalee. After an exhausting year of hardship and (necessary) distance, the stellar musical performances by Tom Morello, Olmeca, Mare Advertencia Lirika and Son Jaorcho collective Lxs Altepee — as well as a special appearance by none other than comedian and actor Amy Schumer — offered ánimo and hope to continue fighting for a safer world for all, together. The evening was more than just a joyful celebration of international solidarity and farmworker justice, it felt like a long-overdue reunion of our big Fair Food family. And, in true Fair Food fashion, the chorus of artists sent an unequivocal message to Wendy’s: Protect essential farmworkers, join the Fair Food Program!
In case you missed the riveting concert last week, we've compiled video snapshots of some of our favorite moments of the night (but you can also watch the full event here):
The concert kicked off with a message and performance from fellow organizers across the Gulf from Veracruz, Mexico: Lxs Altepee. The Son Jarocho collective connected their own struggle to the work happening in Immokalee, as they celebrated 10 years of protecting indigenous rights in South Veracruz through the Bety Cariño Human Rights Center. In their own words: “We’re happy to be here not only supporting the boycott of Wendy’s and the Campaign for Fair Food, but also to share the work we do to protect our own communities here in Veracruz… because it’s we know it’s all of our responsibility to take care of those who put food on our table.”
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Coalition of Immokalee Workers
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