Lizbeth Solorzano follows activists Rosa and Susan as they confront an immigration crackdown that doesn’t just aim to detain, but also to intimidate people like them.When ICE activity spikes, Rosa and Susan show up not just with protest signs, but with song and art. Their presence can turn a protest from a line of anxious bodies into a community that breathes in unison.
Where enforcement tactics rely on visible intimidation and dehumanizing narratives to keep undocumented communities in a constant state of vigilance, Rosa and Susan use beauty as a way to interrupt the script.
This piece is part of "Resilience in the Age of ICE," a series of podcasts and essays produced by students at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and published by Golden State. Visit golden-state.org/USCproject for more.
