New York – The organization La Brega y Fuerza launched an advertisement which seeks to encourage Puerto Ricans in key states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina go out to vote on November 5 in the general elections.
With a commitment to unity beyond borders, the video points out that it does not matter where they reside, Puerto Ricans “are in trouble“.
“La brega” in Puerto Rican slang can have multiple interpretations depending on the context in which it is used; but, In this, it refers to the effort, the fight, the work, the task, the search.
The promotional spot appeals to the common needs of Puerto Ricans that transcend the place where they are located, as well as the close ties between Puerto Ricans on the island with those in the diaspora.
“From the island to the streets of Long Island, The Bronx/Philly (Philadelphia) and Allentown/North Carolina, we are connected” indicate the two narrators of the video. “And for that reason, we need to vote,” they add.
Among the policies promoted by the organization in the advertisement is the minimum wage of $15 an hour and stopping millionaires who relocate to Puerto Rico with tax decrees.
“If we want a minimum wage of $15; If we want to stop the billionaires who steal our beaches, we need to vote,” the promoters insist.
“For the people, for the island, for everything, we need to vote”, concludes the video.
The ad includes images of Old San Juan; as well as the Puerto Rican parade in New Yorkamong others.
To Camille Rivera, founder and board member of La Brega y Fuerza Fundthe focus of the advertisement responds to the fact that Puerto Ricans in the United States will not only be voting for the issues that affect them at the federal level but also for their loved ones on the island..
“Today, we have more Puerto Ricans living on the mainland than on the island. More than 6 million are living in the states and each of them has the opportunity to vote in November. Imagine the impact we could have if every eligible Puerto Rican voted. “This is our opportunity to elect representatives who can shape, not only our future, but that of those on the island,” Rivera said in a statement this Friday.
For its part, Diana Robinson, Deputy Co-Director of Make the Road Pennsylvaniahe bet that The Puerto Rican vote in these elections will be a declaration of unity and resilience.
“This election year, Puerto Ricans are rising up, not only for their future, but for that of their loved ones on the island, to ensure that their voices resonate… Every vote is a commitment to a better tomorrow for all of us,” he pointed out. .
Irene Godínez, founder and co-executive director of Poder NC Actionargued that Puerto Ricans in the states should serve as the spokespersons for those who are on the island.
“As we approach this essential election, it is crucial to recognize that Puerto Ricans are voting with purpose and passion. While Puerto Ricans on the island do not have the opportunity to vote, those in competitive states can be the voice of their families at the polls. By activating Puerto Rican voters in our state, they will be able to carry the hopes and dreams of all our people, including those on the island. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for Puerto Rico, and every vote counts“, considered Godínez.
The ads will be distributed through various platforms, including redes como Instagram, Facebook, Twitter y TiTok. In addition to this effort, La Brega in association with community groups is promoting others such as voter registration in the three states.
More than 6 million Puerto Ricans reside in the United States.
Although residents of Puerto Rico, due to the status of territory, cannot vote in elections General in the US, those who move to a state can do so once they register.
Some 6 million Puerto Ricans reside in the United Statespractically double the population on the island. The above makes it even more pertinent that the members of this group exercise their right to vote and select politicians committed to the affairs of Puerto Rico.
In states like Pennsylvania, for example, candidates, particularly presidential ones, have increased efforts in recent weeks to try to court the Puerto Rican and Hispanic vote in general, since it can be decisive in these elections. After Florida and New York, Pennsylvania is the state with the largest number of Puerto Ricans.
More than 500,000 Puerto Ricans reside in Pennsylvania; and Philadelphia, with about 140,000 inhabitants of that originis the second city in the US with the most Puerto Ricans, only preceded by New York.
The organization La Brega y Fuerza, based in New York, is a progressive. Its members have proposed register some 20,000 Puerto Rican voters in remote areas of the city such as Long Islandand to the north of the state such as the city of Rochester and the Hudson Valley region where the migration of members of this community has increased in recent years.
“Vota Con Flow” voter registration at Philadelphia beauty salon
Tomorrow, Sunday, La Brega will hold a voter registration event at Nine Nineteen Nail Spa in Philadelphia starting at 10 a.m.
The call indicates that the activity It’s a creative way to approach potential voters..
“The Vota Con Flow event is an all-day opportunity for area residents to stop at Nineteen Nail Spa, receive services such as manicures and cuts, and, at the same time, register to vote,” reads the event notice sent to El Diario.
The invitation details that the effort is part of a broader initiative by La Brega to get more Latinos, specifically Puerto Ricans, to the polls in November.
“Other events range from phone-a-thons and polls to more creative ones like ‘Trunk or Treat.’ Events will be held across the state and will include participation from other organizations and elected officials. Throughout the entire event, the organizers hope Provide voters with essential information about voter registration, the voting process and the significance of their vote in the next elections,” the call adds.
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