EL PASO FIRME

STANDING AGAINST WHITE-SUPREMACY

On August 3rd, 2019, El Paso and the whole country were shaken by the Walmart mass shooting when a white supremacist killed 23 people and injured dozens. In memory of the victims and to honor the survivors, the BNHR held the El Paso Firme Community Memorial this year, demanding action to end gun violence, white supremacy, xenophobia, and a halt to the anti-immigrant agenda. Participating members of the El Paso community held a procession during the memorial, carrying large crosses to represent each of the 23 lost lives.

This year’s event also included additional crosses to commemorate the 53 lives lost from the sweltering heat of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, and the migrants who lost their lives in El against Brown, Black, and immigrant communities. BNHR is committed to combating gun violence, inhumane border policies, and hate-inspiring rhetoric spreading across the country. It will utilize every possible avenue to hold accountable those who spread it in the community, mainstream, and social media.

MEASURABLE PROGRESS:

On August 3, 2022, BNHR organized a memorial with the participation of all sectors of our community such as elected officials, faith-based leaders, allied organizations, community leaders and families of the victims, to remembers the systemic reasons on the attack and to denounce current efforts and actions (by Texas Government leaders) that continue to perpetuate vitriol and hate against Brown, Black, and immigrant communities. The event was recorded for an HBO special.