Black Greek Members Are Sharing Their Immigration Stories Using #D9Immigrants

Photo courtesy of Watch The Yard

Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com

Members of Black Greek Letter Organizations from the Divine 9 have taken to Instagram to share their stories of how their families immigrated to the United States for better opportunities.

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While many of the stories surfaced online have been centered around Mexico, Trump’s saddened attempt on creating the #MuslimBan highlights just how much his ridiculous antics are affecting the African American community and those who migrated from the Diaspora.

BGLO-focused website WatchTheYard.com kicked off the much-needed hashtag on Instagram and so far they’ve shared some pretty powerful stories. Check out some of them below.

“I’m the child of Ethiopian immigrants and a proud Muslim. It’s important that we all stand up against bigotry of all forms in this country. #NoMuslimBan” – @tefanyusuf (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about this because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

A photo posted by Watch The Yard (@watchtheyard) on Jan 29, 2017 at 12:20am PST

“My family immigrated to the US from Ethiopia looking for a safe haven and more opportunities, after the communist Derg regime overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie and killed my grandfather (a government official). Thank you for standing with immigrants and refugees. #HabeshaGreeks ✊???” – @meronne (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about this because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

A photo posted by Watch The Yard (@watchtheyard) on Jan 29, 2017 at 12:03am PST

“Moved to the US from Jamaica. First generation college student, graduate, and the first to pledge.” – @phrozen7amaican (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about this because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

A photo posted by Watch The Yard (@watchtheyard) on Jan 28, 2017 at 9:00pm PST

“My parents moved to the US from Senegal in search for a better life. They may have had great hopes for this country, but they never let me forget my roots. I am a proud Muslim Senegalese woman and pRHOud member of Sigma Gamma Rho! Both of these homes taught me the value of community and love. So thank you for your support. May we all continue to support each other when we need it most.” – @rholen2less (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about these people because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

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“I am Muslim born, From Casablanca, Morocco , as a nation we need to stick up for all our brothers and sisters in these times, all we have is each other.” – @kor0nary(The guy in the middle) (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about these people because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

A photo posted by Watch The Yard (@watchtheyard) on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:22am PST

“My family immigrated from Guinea 14 years ago. My parents gave up their lives & careers to give my siblings & I a chance at a better of life in a country they were unfamiliar w/ culturally & socially. Putting us through school while working jobs they didnt want to have, but they pushed through them. They’ve sacrificed so much for my siblings & I. Through all this they have taught me the importance of determination, the value of education & persistance. Today, I stand as a First generation COLLEGE GRAD, a proud MUSLIM, and a woman of DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. Thank you so much for your support.” – @she_so_aissy (@WatchTheYard is doing a project to highlight D9 immigrants/ refugees and put a critical a spotlight on how the US is currently treating immigrants. The purpose of this is to show that we need to care about these people because these people are our frat brothers and sisters.) #D9Immigrants

A photo posted by Watch The Yard (@watchtheyard) on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:27am PST