alejandro jimenez

For those of us who know our original peoples. For those of us who don't, and will probably never know, and refuse to be ignored. Drop your peoples name in the comments! I am one of the ones that doesn't know 😪 Edit: it’s not Papago, it’s Tohono Oʼodham. It’s not Huichol, it’s Wixarika. Also it’s not huasteco, it’s Teenek. Let me know if you see any other name changes. #paisapoder #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #IndigenousPeoplesDay #notallaztecs #brown #hispanicheritagemonth #mexicano #mexican #chicano @flowerinspanish @brownissues

Here we go again… Slide 1: Reposting poem”when they come for me”. Directed by @degotelo . Everyone in the video was/is an immigrant currently or formerly undocumented, dacamented, a refugee, part of a mixed status family… Slides 2 & 3: know your rights if ICE comes to your door or place of work or wherever. Slides 4: what you can give ICE to tell ‘em to F off. #paisapoder #poetry #knowyourrights #immigration

Mexican/brown homies, what you all doing to combat (y)our anti-blackness today? how are you showing up for (y)our black homies? if you are criticizing these protests, what are you doing to stand up in solidarity instead? reminder: if you listen to hip hop, if you like cumbia - thank black people. you cannot consume black culture without standing up for black people. reminder: there are reports of border patrol agents being sent to cities to help the cops/national guard. again, this is not good vs bad cop, this is about an entire system that wants our black homies, you and me, in cages or dead. ok. no sean culeros y anti-negrxs. gracias a @da_poetry_lounge for capturing this video. #paisapoder #blackandbrownunity #justiceforbreonnataylor #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforahmaud #BlackLivesMatter @wearemitu @lupitanyongo @latinarebels @bocaflojaquilombo @casitadelpueblo @chuchumbe @rebelsandscholars @nepantlaculturalarts @kintosolxvida @niecey_cat @kaepernick7 @lafeministadescolonial @brownissues @taboo @chemaskandal @sanjobrownberets @brownberetsofficial @remezcla @flordetoloache @yeyasmiles @latinousa @elmarvinlemus @grandperfs @latinorebels @conmijente @gentefied @lascafeteras @lasantacecilia @lindayvettechavez

It is not one bad apple. It is the whole tree. #minnesota #abolishice #obama #ice

One day Latino/Indigenous children will play on swing sets built on top of the rubble of torn down ICE DETENTION CENTERS. What a beautiful day that will be… Taken from a spoken word poem by @alejandrowrites

Este domingo es la primera eliminatoria de #SlamPoetryColima y perdértelo no está en los planes. 💥 👀 Si quieres ver: Reserva tu lugar a través de Whatsapp al 3122994252 🎤 Si eres Slammer: Pre-regístrate a través de un mensajito a @culturaliberrima y mándanos todas tus dudas Nos vemos este domingo, ahí mismo podrás hacer tu registro. Los seleccionados serán parte de un workshop con slammers profesionales como @alejandrowrites para prepararse para la gran final y más adelante para @poetryslammexico 📆 Domingo 30 de noviembre 📍 @dmtrockbar @foro_dmt ⌚ 7 pm 🎟️ Entrada gratuita sólo con reservación ‼️ Los lugares son limitados así que te pedimos confirmar tu asistencia ‼️ @poesiaqueer @leyendoamorras @versos_a_mordidas @poesia_comala @inevitablemente.desbordada_ @griseldasfestival

After holding space and time for all that’s been unfolding in our communities, I’ve been feeling uncertain to post this… but as an artist I think it’s my duty to use my voice, so I decided to finally share this piece. I had the beautiful opportunity to choreograph, “When They Come For Us”, for VOICES: UNBOUND, alongside an incredible group of artists who helped build something rooted in truth, care, and community. I’m so grateful to Derrick, Kate, and the entire SGLA fam for creating space for marginalized voices to be seen, heard, and felt. And to my amiga, my sister en espíritu, my dancer, Teresa—thank you. Thank you for your power, your vulnerability, your rawness, and your truth. I couldn’t have done this without you. This dance piece explores the profound emotional journey of immigration—unearthing the darkness, fears, and anxieties that often shadow the lives of immigrants and their children. It begins with the burning of sage, a ritual act of remembrance and protection, as the dancer moves through shadows of displacement toward light, identity, resilience, and hope. Rooted in Latinidad and ancestral strength, When They Come For Us, is both a mourning and a celebration—a danced prayer for those who came before and a fierce offering for those still finding their way during these hard times. • • • Show Title: VOICES: UNBOUND Piece Title: “When They Come For Us” Choreographer: Me @orale_david Dancer/Performer: Teresa Segura @lteresafloresl Music: “Las Simples Cosas”, by Chavela Vargas, sang by @lteresafloresl . “When They Come For Me”, poetry by Alejandro Jimenez @alejandrowrites . Music score edited by @orale_david Artistic Director/Producer: Derrick Paris @derrbearr Lighting Design/Asst. Artistic Director: Kate Mason @lacdckate Videographer: Dylan Freeman @cityoforchestras Light Tech: Melissa Valenzuela @melissavalenzuelaa Sound Board Operator: Leslie Burn @lesliemburn • • • #VoicesUnbound #ArtIsResistance #ArtistsOfColor #ImmigrantVoices #Latinidad #LatineDance #ContemporaryDance #DanceTheStory #DanceIsResistance #EmbodiedStorytelling #DanceAsHealing #RitualInMotion #HealingThroughArt #Artivism #DanceForJustice #MovementIsMedicine

This why they are also sh*t. Over the last ~20yrs both parties have always agreed on one thing (when it comes to immigration reform): the continued militarization of the border and ICE. Both parties want to upkeep this system. One wants to do it loudly and the other quietly, while you are at brunch. #paisapoder #ice #democrats #abolishice #immigrants

Let us not mince our words. ICE is a cartel and a terrorist organization. #paisapoder #immigrants #losangeles #brownisbeautiful

Homies, it is crucial during these times to uplift AND give the mic/platform to those directly impacted by this anti-immigrant landscape . @jared_altair__ is a Houston-based Underground Undocumented Artist “Jared Altair” composes a sonical glimpse of the American Dream seen through the eyes of a Dreamer . Please support the homie by following and sharing his work 🙏🏾🙏🏾 he is also looking for Houston-based producers to work on his debut album! #paisapoder #immigrant #dreamers #hiphop

Art has always been important. It will be the case especially the next four years, and beyond. But don’t romanticize it or those who create it. If we create it let’s not romanticize it. When that happens it just becomes part of the bourgeoisie and you know classism & the bourgeoisie can suck it. Poem by: @danez_smif #paisapoder #poetry

I can’t vote but as a member of this community, two things: 1) we got work to do, homies, and 2) if you are Latino/hispanic and voted for this guy, simple, f*ck you. . I am still going to show up to work as a school counselor today and give your kids all the love in the world and treat them with the dignity you all don’t see our community with. #paisapoder #hispanic