Many Dodger fans are thrilled that their favorite team won a second World Series in a row, while others are torn about the fact that owner Mark Walter makes profits from the incarceration of Latinos and other immigrants in private prisons.
Congrats Dodgers, but you can do better!
Dodgers fans are planning a demonstration and press conference on March 25 to ask the team not to visit the White House after their World Series win.
They are also asking for the sports organization to divest from immigration detention centers owned and operated by GEO Group and Core Civic.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is also the CEO of Guggenheim Partners, which reportedly has a stake in the GEO Group.
The organizers for the demonstration include Sin Fronteras Leadership Institute, LA Poet Society, 50th Chicano Moratorium and CASA.
“The pride of Doyers Baseball are immigrant fans!” the event flyer reads.
The demonstration and press conference will be held on March 25 at 10 am at 1000 Vin Scully Ave. Los Angeles, 90012.
For more information, you can contact Jorge Coqui H. Rodriguez (310) 429-1300, jhrconsultinggroup@gmail.com
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