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'''Sophie Cruz''' (born |
'''Sophie Cruz''' (born 16 October 2009) is an American activist. Her parents are undocumented immigrants from the state of [[Oaxaca]], Mexico; Cruz's activism is geared toward ensuring the continuance of the DAPA ([[Deferred Action for Parents of Americans]]) program, which would allow her parents to remain in the United States legally. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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In 2015, when Sophie Cruz was five years old, [[Pope Francis]] visited Washington out for undocumented immigrants. That day, she wore a shirt printed with the words "Papa Rescate DAPA," urging the Pope to support the [[Deferred Action for Parents of Americans|DAPA in]] D.C. |
In 2015, when Sophie Cruz was five years old, [[Pope Francis]] visited Washington out for undocumented immigrants. That day, she wore a shirt printed with the words "Papa Rescate DAPA," urging the Pope to support the [[Deferred Action for Parents of Americans|DAPA in]] D.C. She was born in the United States, but her parents are undocumented and could face deportation. She hoped to meet the Pope to deliver a note asking him to speak [[Deferred Action for Parents of Americans|Action for Parents of Americans]] Act.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Gabe|title=Why We've Never Forgotten Little Sophie Cruz|url=http://americasvoice.org/blog/why-weve-never-forgotten-little-sophie-cruz|website=America's Voice|date=30 March 2016 |accessdate=November 10, 2016}}</ref> When the [[Popemobile|Pope's car]] passed by, Sophie ran out into the street to see him but was turned away by security. However, the Pope had seen her run out from the crowd and requested to meet her. He hugged her, and she left her note with his attendants.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gambino|first1=Lauren|title=Francis and Sophie's secret: girl who hugged pope delivers immigration plea|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/23/pope-francis-sophie-cruz-letter-immigration|newspaper=The Guardian|date=September 23, 2015|accessdate=November 21, 2016}}</ref> Pope Francis addressed the issue at a joint meeting of the [[United States Congress]] the next day, encouraging greater openness for immigrants and refugees.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Hing|first1=Julianne|title=Pope Francis Delivers Sophie Cruz's Message to Congress|journal=The Nation|date=September 24, 2015|url=https://www.thenation.com/article/help-fight-the-good-fight-in-trumps-america-and-tell-us-how-youre-getting-involved|accessdate=November 20, 2016}}</ref> |
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Cruz's trip to see the Pope was sponsored by La Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional, a Los Angeles-based immigration advocacy organization. In an interview, Cruz said: "I believe I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to be happy. My dad works very hard in a factory galvanizing pieces of metal. All immigrants just like my dad feed this country. They deserve to live with dignity. They deserve to live with respect."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Witte|first1=Brian|title=Little Girl Is Star of Papal Parade|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2015/09/23/little-girl-shares-immigration-message-with-pope|accessdate=20 November 2016|agency=UW News|publisher=U.S. News & World Report LP|date=September 23, 2015}}</ref> |
Cruz's trip to see the Pope was sponsored by La Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional, a Los Angeles-based immigration advocacy organization. In an interview, Cruz said: "I believe I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to be happy. My dad works very hard in a factory galvanizing pieces of metal. All immigrants just like my dad feed this country. They deserve to live with dignity. They deserve to live with respect."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Witte|first1=Brian|title=Little Girl Is Star of Papal Parade|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2015/09/23/little-girl-shares-immigration-message-with-pope|accessdate=20 November 2016|agency=UW News|publisher=U.S. News & World Report LP|date=September 23, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Meeting with President Obama== |
==Meeting with President Obama== |
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In May 2016, Cruz was invited to visit then President [[Barack Obama]] at the [[White House]] for a [[Cinco de Mayo]] celebration. Because her parents were undocumented, they were not able to enter the White House, and instead, Sophie was accompanied by [[Alida Garcia]] from [[FWD.us]] and filmmaker Paola Mendoza.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hernández|first1=Arelis|title=The girl who hugged the pope is at the White House. Her parents, who are undocumented, can't join her.|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/heres-what-little-sophie-cruz-will-do-at-the-white-house-thursday/2016/05/04/2611725c-108e-11e6-81b4-581a5c4c42df_story.html|accessdate=November 10, 2016| |
In May 2016, Cruz was invited to visit then President [[Barack Obama]] at the [[White House]] for a [[Cinco de Mayo]] celebration. Because her parents were undocumented, they were not able to enter the White House, and instead, Sophie was accompanied by [[Alida Garcia]] from [[FWD.us]] and filmmaker [[Paola Mendoza]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hernández|first1=Arelis|title=The girl who hugged the pope is at the White House. Her parents, who are undocumented, can't join her.|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/heres-what-little-sophie-cruz-will-do-at-the-white-house-thursday/2016/05/04/2611725c-108e-11e6-81b4-581a5c4c42df_story.html|accessdate=November 10, 2016|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> Mendoza had previously directed a short video, "Free Like the Birds," starring Sophie and her family that debuted in the [[Tribeca Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Gabe|title=Sophie Cruz Makes Her Tribeca Film Festival Debut In 'Free Like The Birds'|url=http://americasvoice.org/blog/sophie-cruz-makes-her-tribeca-film-festival-debut-in-free-like-the-birds|website=America's Voice|date=22 April 2016 |accessdate=November 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mendoza|first1=Paola|title=FREE LIKE THE BIRDS|url=https://vimeo.com/162181623|website=Vimeo|accessdate=November 20, 2016}}</ref> She appeared in the video "11 Million Stories" in partnership with FWD.us, which discussed the potential implications of national mass-deportation and how children like her, with undocumented parents, faced certain obstacles.<ref name="The Washington Post">{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/12/14/the-little-girl-who-gave-a-letter-to-pope-francis-in-d-c-is-featured-in-a-new-video-by-mark-zuckerbergs-pro-immigration-group/ |title=The little girl who gave a letter to the pope is featured in a new video by Zuckerberg's pro-immigration group |last= Hernández |first=Arelis R. |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=December 14, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Women's March on Washington== |
==Women's March on Washington== |
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On January 21, 2017, Cruz was a featured speaker at the [[2017 Women's March|Women's March]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], in protest against the [[inauguration of Donald Trump]].<ref name="People">{{cite web |last=McAfee |first=Tierney |title=6-Year-Old Girl Who Handed Letter to Pope Francis: 'Let Us Fight with Love, Faith and Courage' |url=http://people.com/politics/womens-march-sophie-cruz-pope-francis |date=January 21, 2017 |website=People Politics |accessdate=January 23, 2017}}</ref> |
On January 21, 2017, Cruz was a featured speaker at the [[2017 Women's March|Women's March]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], in protest against the [[First inauguration of Donald Trump|inauguration of Donald Trump]].<ref name="People">{{cite web |last=McAfee |first=Tierney |title=6-Year-Old Girl Who Handed Letter to Pope Francis: 'Let Us Fight with Love, Faith and Courage' |url=http://people.com/politics/womens-march-sophie-cruz-pope-francis |date=January 21, 2017 |website=People Politics |accessdate=January 23, 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:23, 6 November 2024
Sophie Cruz (born 16 October 2009) is an American activist. Her parents are undocumented immigrants from the state of Oaxaca, Mexico; Cruz's activism is geared toward ensuring the continuance of the DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) program, which would allow her parents to remain in the United States legally.
Background
[edit]In 2015, when Sophie Cruz was five years old, Pope Francis visited Washington out for undocumented immigrants. That day, she wore a shirt printed with the words "Papa Rescate DAPA," urging the Pope to support the DAPA in D.C. She was born in the United States, but her parents are undocumented and could face deportation. She hoped to meet the Pope to deliver a note asking him to speak Action for Parents of Americans Act.[1] When the Pope's car passed by, Sophie ran out into the street to see him but was turned away by security. However, the Pope had seen her run out from the crowd and requested to meet her. He hugged her, and she left her note with his attendants.[2] Pope Francis addressed the issue at a joint meeting of the United States Congress the next day, encouraging greater openness for immigrants and refugees.[3]
Cruz's trip to see the Pope was sponsored by La Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional, a Los Angeles-based immigration advocacy organization. In an interview, Cruz said: "I believe I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to be happy. My dad works very hard in a factory galvanizing pieces of metal. All immigrants just like my dad feed this country. They deserve to live with dignity. They deserve to live with respect."[4]
Meeting with President Obama
[edit]In May 2016, Cruz was invited to visit then President Barack Obama at the White House for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Because her parents were undocumented, they were not able to enter the White House, and instead, Sophie was accompanied by Alida Garcia from FWD.us and filmmaker Paola Mendoza.[5] Mendoza had previously directed a short video, "Free Like the Birds," starring Sophie and her family that debuted in the Tribeca Film Festival.[6][7] She appeared in the video "11 Million Stories" in partnership with FWD.us, which discussed the potential implications of national mass-deportation and how children like her, with undocumented parents, faced certain obstacles.[8]
Women's March on Washington
[edit]On January 21, 2017, Cruz was a featured speaker at the Women's March in Washington, D.C., in protest against the inauguration of Donald Trump.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Ortiz, Gabe (30 March 2016). "Why We've Never Forgotten Little Sophie Cruz". America's Voice. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ Gambino, Lauren (September 23, 2015). "Francis and Sophie's secret: girl who hugged pope delivers immigration plea". The Guardian. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ Hing, Julianne (September 24, 2015). "Pope Francis Delivers Sophie Cruz's Message to Congress". The Nation. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ Witte, Brian (September 23, 2015). "Little Girl Is Star of Papal Parade". U.S. News & World Report LP. UW News. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ Hernández, Arelis (May 5, 2016). "The girl who hugged the pope is at the White House. Her parents, who are undocumented, can't join her". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ Ortiz, Gabe (22 April 2016). "Sophie Cruz Makes Her Tribeca Film Festival Debut In 'Free Like The Birds'". America's Voice. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ Mendoza, Paola. "FREE LIKE THE BIRDS". Vimeo. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ Hernández, Arelis R. (December 14, 2015). "The little girl who gave a letter to the pope is featured in a new video by Zuckerberg's pro-immigration group". The Washington Post.
- ^ McAfee, Tierney (January 21, 2017). "6-Year-Old Girl Who Handed Letter to Pope Francis: 'Let Us Fight with Love, Faith and Courage'". People Politics. Retrieved January 23, 2017.