Anti-ICE Towels Spotted in the Super Bowl Crowd: A Stark Contrast to Trump's Views
The NFL's highly anticipated Super Bowl was marked by a subtle yet potent message that refused to be ignored – a row of rally towels emblazoned with "ICE OUT" and a bunny graphic, courtesy of Los Angeles-based illustrator Lalo Alcaraz. The creative campaign, spearheaded by the activist group Contra-ICE, aimed to draw attention to the ongoing ICE raids that have ravaged American cities over the past year.
The distribution of 15,000 towels to fans entering Levi's Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday was a brazen act of resistance against Trump's policies. Shasti Conrad, leader of Contra-ICE and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, saw the stunt as an opportunity to push back against the administration's actions and rally support for those affected by ICE raids.
The towels' presence was a stark contrast to Trump's earlier comments about performers Bad Bunny and Green Day, which he deemed "terrible" and "sow hatred." The musician's own words at the Grammy Awards, however, were more measured, as he urged love over hate in his impassioned speech against ICE.
Lalo Alcaraz, a renowned cartoonist and illustrator, brought his unique perspective to the project. He sees art as a powerful tool for confronting injustice and expressing love and resistance in "plain sight." The use of an iconic Puerto Rican straw hat on the towel was intended to symbolize solidarity with the Latinx community.
The Contra-ICE campaign has garnered support from athletes like figure skater Alysa Liu and skier Jessie Diggins, who have publicly expressed their sentiments against ICE's actions. As Bad Bunny took the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show, his message of love and acceptance was likely to resonate with a vast audience watching on television.
With the NFL's tight reins on messaging from its performers, this grassroots effort has sparked a necessary conversation about the impact of ICE raids on immigrant communities. As Shasti Conrad noted, "The only thing that's more powerful than hate is love," – a sentiment echoed by Bad Bunny and embodied in the "ICE OUT" towels, which will remain a potent symbol of resistance at the Super Bowl.
The NFL's highly anticipated Super Bowl was marked by a subtle yet potent message that refused to be ignored – a row of rally towels emblazoned with "ICE OUT" and a bunny graphic, courtesy of Los Angeles-based illustrator Lalo Alcaraz. The creative campaign, spearheaded by the activist group Contra-ICE, aimed to draw attention to the ongoing ICE raids that have ravaged American cities over the past year.
The distribution of 15,000 towels to fans entering Levi's Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday was a brazen act of resistance against Trump's policies. Shasti Conrad, leader of Contra-ICE and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, saw the stunt as an opportunity to push back against the administration's actions and rally support for those affected by ICE raids.
The towels' presence was a stark contrast to Trump's earlier comments about performers Bad Bunny and Green Day, which he deemed "terrible" and "sow hatred." The musician's own words at the Grammy Awards, however, were more measured, as he urged love over hate in his impassioned speech against ICE.
Lalo Alcaraz, a renowned cartoonist and illustrator, brought his unique perspective to the project. He sees art as a powerful tool for confronting injustice and expressing love and resistance in "plain sight." The use of an iconic Puerto Rican straw hat on the towel was intended to symbolize solidarity with the Latinx community.
The Contra-ICE campaign has garnered support from athletes like figure skater Alysa Liu and skier Jessie Diggins, who have publicly expressed their sentiments against ICE's actions. As Bad Bunny took the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show, his message of love and acceptance was likely to resonate with a vast audience watching on television.
With the NFL's tight reins on messaging from its performers, this grassroots effort has sparked a necessary conversation about the impact of ICE raids on immigrant communities. As Shasti Conrad noted, "The only thing that's more powerful than hate is love," – a sentiment echoed by Bad Bunny and embodied in the "ICE OUT" towels, which will remain a potent symbol of resistance at the Super Bowl.
I'm not surprised to see this kinda stuff happenin' on a massive stage like the Super Bowl. It's like they're tryin' to send a message loud and clear that people ain't buyin' what Trump's sellin'. Them ICE raids, though... it's like a ticking time bomb just waitin' to go off. And now we got these towels with the "ICE OUT" logo on 'em? That's some bold stuff right there. I mean, I love how Lalo Alcaraz used that straw hat as a symbol of solidarity with the Latinx community... it's like he's sayin', "Hey, we see you, we hear you, and we're here for you." And Bad Bunny's message of love over hate? That's music to my ears, fam! 
It's gonna be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out in the end... 
just saw those "ICE OUT" towels at the Super Bowl 
they're like, totally poking fun at trump's views on immigrants and stuff... but i mean, good for whoever made them? 
at least someone's taking a stand against these ice raids 
bad bunny might've been more chill about it tho, but i guess that's what happens when you're a superstar 
it was such a powerful statement against Trump's views on immigration. I mean, what's next? 
And hey, love is def the answer over hate any day 
, especially when it comes to somethin' as important as treatin' others with dignity and respect 
. The fact that Bad Bunny's message of love and acceptance was so well-received during the Super Bowl halftime show? That's just amazing 
and then there's Bad Bunny, using his platform to spread love instead of hate... it makes you think about the power of art & music to bring ppl together, but also how the system can try to silence those voices 
. it's wild how one person (Lalo Alcaraz) can make such a big impact with just some design 
. what's even crazier is that this whole thing is a reminder that hate's not gonna win... love & resistance are still here, and they're more powerful than ever 
, but art and activism are the real MVPs here - lalo alcaraz is a genius for using his illustration skills to spread love and resistance through this campaign 
. I love how Lalo Alcaraz's artwork adds an extra layer of meaning to the campaign, using symbols like the straw hat to represent solidarity with the Latinx community 
️. And I'm glad to see more athletes speaking out against ICE's actions - it's about time we saw some real leadership on this issue 
. Let's keep the conversation going! 
The way he's trying to silence artists like Bad Bunny and Green Day is so extra. And now this whole "ICE OUT" towel thing is a total game-changer. It's all about speaking truth to power and showing love to the community that's been affected by ICE raids. I'm low-key hyped for the fact that athletes are coming out in support of Contra-ICE too, it's like, we're finally seeing some change. 
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! Like, who would've thought they'd show up at the Super Bowl, right? 
All in all, it's awesome to see people using their platforms to spread love and resistance - keep it up!
like totally sending a message against Trump's policies! 
i love how Lalo Alcaraz, the artist who made them, said he uses art 2 confront injustice & express love & resistance in plain sight 
contra-ice is doing some amazing work and it's inspiring to see athletes like alysa liu and jessie diggins using their platforms to make a difference