This deserves our attention, John.
The reports of Black and brown refugees from Ukraine being denied entry into neighboring countries are enraging, and Cori is working to address this immediately.
Axios has reported stories of African women being denied entry to a Kyiv train station and authorities ignoring people of color at the Ukraine-Poland border. These stories are troubling and represent common experiences of racism Black and brown migrants face when searching for safety.
War and violence don't discriminate. Many Black migrants attempting to leave Ukraine are exchange students who deserve the resources and protections being given to white Ukrainians.
Cori will always speak out about the unjust treatment Black people face in the U.S. and abroad, but we need to raise our voices together. Will you sign our petition to make it clear to President Biden and world leaders that Black migrants deserve protection?
Let's make this clear: Black migrants must be protected no matter where they're seeking residence.
That means Black and brown migrants fleeing Ukraine must be welcomed in neighboring countries. And it means Haitian migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. must be welcomed here.
That's why Cori is leading House Members in the call for the Biden administration to review the disparate treatment of Black migrants in the U.S. and reverse anti-Black policies like Title 42 expulsions.
The unfortunate truth is that Black migrants are deported twice as often and face inhumane, violent treatment at our own border. We witnessed this last fall after the Biden administration greenlit mass deportations of asylum-seeking Haitians despite the ongoing crisis in their country.
It is unacceptable for the U.S. to claim to be a safe haven for all while keeping this policy in place. That’s why it’s critical we show our support for Cori as she works to address the disparate and inhumane treatment of Black migrants. Please, will you add your name to our petition?
In solidarity,
Team Cori
