If there is something about which all agree regardless of nationality or political direction or social stratum is that we the Latinos in our state are increasing; the census does not lie, nor do the churches or dance halls, where we see so many of us attending in large numbers.
New electoral districts in Yakima and in the south of King County with a majority of persons of color are another testament to this truth, not to mention the annual marches for workers’ and immigrants’ rights.
Therefore, this year cannot pass without the tradition of marching as Latinos, as the majority that we already are.
It is our opportunity to remind everyone that we are here and we won’t go away, but furthermore, that our participation is not just numerical; it is also quality. Today we march, and tomorrow we will vote for our children who will guide the future of our country. Not only are we numbers. We are citizens, human beings, and our time has barely begun. Latinos, let’s march. Let’s fight!
