Seattle shines a light in support of immigrants
Feb 1, 2017, 7:29 PM | Updated: 10:27 pm
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray holds a candle in front of his home to show support of immigrants and refugees. (Ed Murray, Facebook live)
(Ed Murray, Facebook live)
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray asked residents to shine a light in front of their homes Wednesday night in support of immigrants. The call came shortly after President Donald Trump signed controversial executive orders that Murray called “authoritarian.”
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On his own front porch via Facebook live, Murray spoke about the shine a light event. He said it was a way to make a statement, even for those who don’t usually partake in protests or other forms of expression.
“Some who can’t go to protest because they have kids or it’s not their thing and want to show that they are in solidarity with immigrants,” Murray said. “It’s a way for us to simply show on our porches throughout our city, shine a light, and send a message to our neighbors that we are not going to let you be taken out of this city.”
Seattle residents were asked to bring a light to the front of their homes at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and share a photo on social media with the hashtag #ShineALight.
Shine a light for immigrants, refugees
I asked you to #ShineALight for immigrants & refugees. Did you ever! Thanks for an amazing show of unity & resolve. https://t.co/V2MkcGfa4e pic.twitter.com/cBaiveJY0e
— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight in solidarity with refugees and immigrants, started by Seattle @MayorEdMurray. Symbolic and an action starter. #NoBanNoWall pic.twitter.com/HMP5riLrQQ
— Varisha Khan (@VarishaMK) February 2, 2017
At home we #ShineALight for our #immigrant and #refugee friends, families, and neighbors. #RefugeesWelcome #NoBanNoWall #SeattleUnited pic.twitter.com/yOlpgC6vPj
— Lorena González (@CMLGonzalez) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight #Seattle in support of immigrants and refugees. We welcome you! 💛🕯 #SanctuaryCity #WelcomingCity pic.twitter.com/GHbKh4kCUG
— Joann Edmonds (@JoannEdmonds) February 2, 2017
All are welcome #ShineALight pic.twitter.com/4oqX4hH6YH
— Karen Secrest (@gouldcrest) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight pic.twitter.com/C3pk7796JS
— Ashley Burchett (@greypoohbear) February 2, 2017
Sending love & support to immigrants and refugees from Lake City #ShineALight pic.twitter.com/ZO2Tzpxjhk
— Audrey Lawrence (@audreyration) February 2, 2017
ICYMI: @ChrisPirillo‘s latest snapshot – #ShineALight pic.twitter.com/yE2qKf3YhS
— Geek Family Fun! (@GeekFamilyFun) February 2, 2017
It’s pretty dark out here by the Burke-Gilman, so I used more candles. #ShineALight #Seattle pic.twitter.com/BqwTQG4LC2
— Carol Monahan (@robespierrette) February 2, 2017
I put some out front, too. #ShineALight #Seattle pic.twitter.com/KobmTo5yLe
— Carol Monahan (@robespierrette) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight on 24th Ave East pic.twitter.com/rCja5lOVtH
— julie taryn congdon (@julietaryn) February 2, 2017
Seattle’s @MayorEdMurray asked that we #ShineALight tonight in support of immigrants & refugees. Donations to the ACLU are good too. pic.twitter.com/YRZATVV7oT
— MC Donna (@MC7Donna) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight pic.twitter.com/QoYOSkpEtK
— Betsy Hauenstein (@Betsenstein) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight pic.twitter.com/JQph3LGXbL
— Rebecca Small (@rebeccaAsmall) February 2, 2017
#ShineALight for refugees, happening in North Seattle. pic.twitter.com/eoJo3liyVc
— Heidi Rahn (@RahnHeidi) February 2, 2017
It’s not a substitute for action, but I did it. #ShineALight pic.twitter.com/nrOZyn13GC
— David Phillips (@davidemphillips) February 2, 2017
Tonight at 7, please 💡#ShineALight💡 to show support for this young man and all Dreamers, immigrants and refugees. https://t.co/PH3EHzGbft https://t.co/f22kUAoWYZ
— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray) February 1, 2017
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