08/06/2026
Yesterday was one of those days I’ll carry with me for a long time.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who made F Ice Love Our Barrios such a beautiful and powerful gathering. To every single vendor who showed up and shared your work, your culture, and your heart—thank you for helping create such a vibrant community space.
A huge thank you to Chewy Soliqui, Slikc Vic, and Entre Nos for bringing the energy, the music, and the love that kept us all connected throughout the day. Your talent and dedication made this event unforgettable.
To our incredible speakers—thank you for your courage. Thank you for speaking up, speaking out, and sharing your voices on the immigration crisis. Your words reminded us why we continue to organize, advocate, and stand together.
As the evening came to a close, ending the event at CCA at LEC was especially emotional. It was heartwarming to see our community gathered together in that space one last time. There was so much love, laughter, reflection, and unity in the room.
And the Chicana mural… it has always been more than a painting. It has stood as a symbol of our history, our resilience, and our identity. Seeing it as part of this final gathering made the moment even more meaningful. It reminded me that while spaces may change, the stories, culture, and community we’ve built together will continue to live on.
Thank you to everyone who came, volunteered, performed, spoke, supported, and believed in this event. My heart is full. Our barrios are strong because of all of you, and I am so grateful to have shared this moment together.
❤️ Until next time, we keep showing up for one another.
