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Detroit Small Businesses Join Nationwide Strike in Solidarity with ICE Protests, Amid Minnesota Crackdowns.

As the nation observed National Shutdown Day on Friday, Detroit-area small businesses joined a nationwide strike in solidarity with protests against the Trump administration's deadly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdown in Minnesota. The strikes were sparked by the deaths of two protesters, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by ICE agents in recent weeks.

The National Shutdown website described the ICE crackdown as a "racist agenda" that was "kidnapping our neighbors and sowing fear" across the country. In response, thousands of people took to the streets in Minnesota to protest against the agency's actions, with many more joining the strike from Detroit.

A number of local businesses took to social media to announce their participation in the strike, including Library Street Collective, Drifter Coffee, City Bird, the Grand Porter, 27th Letter Books, Reware Vintage, and Witch House Tattoo. These businesses vowed to close their doors on Friday in solidarity with the protesters, citing a desire to stand up against what they described as "racist terrorist organization" ICE.

On the other hand, some local businesses chose to remain open but posted messages of solidarity with the protesters. Folk, a Corktown cafe and market, announced that it would be remaining open despite its commitment to standing in solidarity with those impacted by ICE's actions.

Moondog Cafe, another Detroit business, vowed to remain open but pledged to donate a portion of its sales to local immigrant aid organizations, stating "WE ARE TOGETHER." In contrast, some businesses took a more confrontational approach, using social media to declare their opposition to ICE and its policies, with one stating "FUCK ICE."

As the nation observed National Shutdown Day, Detroit's small businesses joined a growing chorus of voices calling for an end to ICE's deadly crackdowns. The strike marked a significant show of solidarity among local businesses and protesters, highlighting the widespread concern over ICE's actions and the administration's policies on immigration.
 
man i dont get why some ppl are makin ice a whole thing rn like its just a gov agency doin their job or somethin 🤷‍♂️ but at the same time idc if they're racist or not cuz theyre still gonna come after ppl who arent even supposed to be here in the first place

i think what bothers me most is that these protests and strikes are gettin a lot of attention but whats the real solution here? like we need more than just a bunch of ppl takin to the streets and throwin up a hashtag 🤦‍♂️ we need actual policy changes and reforms thats what's gonna bring about real change

anyway, i do think its cool that small businesses are gettin involved and makin their voices heard tho 💪
 
I'm seeing some heavy stuff going down in Detroit right now 🤯. It's not cool that these two people lost their lives to ICE agents, and it's even more messed up that there are businesses trying to profit off of their deaths by keeping their doors open while still posting about solidarity on social media 🤑. I get where they're coming from, but if you're gonna show support for the protesters, you should be willing to close up shop too, you know? 💸 On the other hand, it's great to see businesses like Folk and Moondog Cafe showing their commitment by staying open but giving back to local immigrant aid organizations 🤝. It just goes to show that we can have a conversation about immigration reform without all the drama 😒.
 
omg what's going on with detroit businesses right now lol they're either super bold like moon dog cafe saying we are together or they're straight up taking a stand against ice like lib street collective i don't blame them though the whole situation is messed up and we need more people speaking out against this racist agenda we can't just sit back and let our neighbors be targeted by these agents it's wild how many businesses are coming together to show their support and solidarity with the protesters it's a great sign for change
 
🙌💖 OMG I'm literally so proud of all these Detroit small businesses coming together in support of those protesting against ICE! It's amazing to see them using their platforms to stand up for what's right 🤝💪. The fact that they're willing to close their doors or donate a portion of their sales is just incredible 💕. And I love the messages of solidarity on social media - "WE ARE TOGETHER" is literally giving me all the feels 🙌. It's clear that these businesses are not only committed to their communities but also to fighting for justice and equality ✊️. Keep up the amazing work, Detroit! 💖
 
lol what's up with these ice agents? they're like real-life superheroes but instead of capes they're wearing bulletproof vests 🦸‍♂️😂. but seriously though, it's messed up that 2 ppl got killed by them and now the whole nation is shutting down in solidarity... i'm just glad our small businesses are standing strong and showing love to those affected 💪🏽💕. and omg 'fuck ice' on some business's social media 🤣, I can already imagine the coffee shop owner getting a visit from their momma 😂. but for real though, let's hope we can get this situation sorted out and everyone can just live in peace 💖👫
 
man this ice thing is getting crazy 😩 like what even is going on in minnesota? i'm so tired of all these politicians playing with people's lives it feels like they're more worried about profits than humanity, you know? 🤑 and businesses just standing by doing nothing when ppl are getting killed its just not right. we need to do something, like i said before, united we stand 💪
 
What a joke that some people think it's cool to call out "FUCK ICE" on social media lol. Like who does that? It's just gonna escalate things and get more people killed. And what's with these businesses thinking they can just say "WE ARE TOGETHER" without actually doing anything about it. I'm all for standing up against unjust policies, but some of these reactions are just whiny. Where's the substance?
 
man... it's like, what's the point of having freedom if we're just gonna let fear and racism dictate our actions? 🤔 these people are literally risking their lives to stand up for others, and some businesses are still choosing to profit off the system while claiming to be in solidarity with the protesters... it feels like there's a lot of performative activism going on here. what does it really take to make a real difference? 💸 and I'm not even gonna get into how messed up it is that we're having to have this conversation in the first place - shouldn't we be able to trust our institutions to do what's right without having to resort to striking or protesting? 🤷‍♂️
 
omg u guys i cant believe whats going down in detroit rn small biz owners are literally standing up for these protesters against ice whoa i think its awesome that theyre using their platforms to raise awareness about this issue its not just the ppl on the streets fighting for change its also the ones with power and influence like businesses can make a real difference 🤝🏼💼
 
OMG 🤯, I'm so down for this nationwide strike! It's crazy that small businesses are coming together to stand up against ICE's racist agenda 😡. Detroit's got a strong history of activism, and it's awesome to see local businesses showing support for protesters who are fighting for their rights 🙌.

I don't think it's okay that people are getting killed by ICE agents in Minnesota 💔. The fact that they're using the phrase "racist terrorist organization" to describe ICE is super accurate 😂. But seriously, this strike is a huge step forward in showing that ordinary people won't be silenced or ignored.

Folk cafe and market trying to stay open but supporting immigrant aid organizations is really cool 👍. And Moondog Cafe's message of "WE ARE TOGETHER" gives me all the feels 🤗. It's not going to be easy, but if we keep pushing for change, maybe we can create a more just society 🔥.

Check out this thread from Library Street Collective about their decision to strike 👉 [link]
 
🌎💼 I'm worried about this escalating situation. It seems like businesses are taking a stand, but also getting pretty aggressive with their messages 🙄. Like, whoa, using profanity to express solidarity? Not my vibe 🤯. Can't we all just get along and find common ground? 🤝 I think what's concerning is that these protests are getting more intense by the day 💥. We need to remember that there are real people affected by ICE's actions - families, kids, community members 🌈. Solidarity is important, but so is finding constructive solutions 📚. Let's keep the conversation going and find ways to work together towards positive change 🤝💖
 
.. just saw that Detroit small businesses joined this huge nationwide strike in support of those protesting against ICE in Minnesota 🤯. It's amazing to see so many people coming together like this! I think it's great that these local businesses are using their platforms to speak out against racism and xenophobia - we need more voices speaking truth to power, you know? And I love that some businesses chose to donate to immigrant aid organizations instead of closing up shop... it just goes to show that even in the face of adversity, there's always a way to find common ground and do good 🌈.
 
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