A Little Of Everything

1997 | 2017

Sandra Cisneros, Little Miracles, Kept Promises (via tejanx)

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/minnestoa-us-state-passes-bill-charge-protesters-disruptive-demonstrations-dflers-hf-332-protest-a7545251.html

‘ At  a time when Donald Trump’s presidency and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s fight for clean water dominate headlines and our social media feeds, we’re reminded that we can take action with just our money. As Trump gears up to step into a role that could mean so much damage to our most vulnerable communities, and as infuriating images of police spraying indigenous protesters with water cannons in subfreezing temperatures make the rounds, activists are calling for the boycott of businesses and banking institution connected to these two incidents. That means not shopping at any organization that either directly puts money in Trump’s pocket or that has vocally supported him. (Check out an up-to-date list here.)This year, Americans may spend an average of $935.58 on gifts, food, cards, postage, etc during the holidays. And we don’t have to support the businesses that are directly profiting from hate. Instead, we can channel that money right into our own communities. According to a Stanford Graduate School of Business survey, 86 percent of new businesses between 2007 and 2012 were started by Latinos. However, the owners lagged non-Latino business owners in revenue. In 2012, they earned $155,806, where others made $573,209. Money is often an indicator of what we value and support, and backing Latino-owned businesses is a simple way to show solidarity during our current political landscape. ‘