Can a Rap Song Stop ICE?
The author discusses the inspiration behind their song 'CHANGE,' which addresses the impact of immigration policies on families. They reflect on personal experiences with immigration and the moral implications of indifference towards those affected. The song aims to amplify the voices of resistance against policies that strip individuals of dignity.
- ▪The author wrote 'CHANGE' in response to stories of ICE raids and family separations.
- ▪They emphasize that music can serve as a powerful tool for social movements and moral reflection.
- ▪The article critiques the tendency to ignore the human cost of immigration enforcement.
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By Thomas HudsonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.I released a song called “CHANGE.” I did not write it because I thought music alone could solve immigration policy. I wrote it because non-stop stories about ICE raids, family separation and immigrant communities living in fear made something old feel immediate again.My mother is Venezuelan. My father is British. I grew up understanding immigration not as a headline but as part of our family story. Years ago, during my mother’s immigration process, she was arrested. I was young, but I remember the fear. The uncertainty.
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