“It is reasonable to have policy debates about immigration and border security.
It is not reasonable – or humane – for masked, armed federal agents to racially profile North Carolina residents and have everyone living in a state of panic.”
We echo these powerful words, and we thank Z. Smith Reynolds and our partner organizations working toward our vision for healthy, thriving residents and communities.
Every person deserves just and fair treatment and access to opportunity. However, this is not the reality for many immigrant communities, especially in today’s landscape. We believe that policies and rhetoric that devalue and discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, or national origin are unacceptable and undermine the critical work to ensure all communities can thrive.
At the Trust, we will continue focusing on our common humanity and the core values that make us all North Carolinians. And we will continue listening to people impacted by harmful policies, using our voice as we advocate for a better future, and sharing information with our grantees and partners.
Hear from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation on why we must stand with immigrant communities as we work for a healthier state.