We Are One Minnesota (San Jose, CA)

We Are One Minnesota

Over the years Minnesota has been at the forefront of welcoming refugees and other immigrants from around the world. In fact most Minnesotans are themselves descendants of immigrants including refugees who escaped war persecution or natural disasters in the lands from which they emigrated. This is part of the rich heritage of Minnesota we have long celebrated. However today Minnesotans are deeply concerned when we hear reports of Islamophobia racism and other forms of intolerance around our nation abroad and even in Minnesota. Anti-Muslim attitudes acts of anti-Semitism and growing fear of refugees from Syria and other troubled countries are increasingly finding expression in hateful speech prejudice and even acts of violence in our state and beyond. Now is the time to reaffirm our solidarity with and support of all who live and work in our community particularly for the newest Minnesotans among us....