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| Posted on Tuesday, February 03 @ 00:01:59 PST |
Messages of protest echoed through the Grammy Awards on Sunday night as artists used fashion and speeches to criticize the Trump administrations immigration policies.
One phrase stood out: ICE out. The slogan appeared on protest pins worn by several artists and became a recurring theme throughout the ceremony.
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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny dominated the night by winning three Grammy Awards, including best album – a first for an all-Spanish-language album. As he accepted his awards, he used his platform to speak directly about immigration and human dignity.
Were not savage, were not animals, were not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans, Bad Bunny said during his speech.
The remarks drew applause from the audience and widespread reaction online, with many praising the artist for addressing immigration issues on one of musics biggest stages.
I really appreciate him being vocal, cause times like this, we really need that, said Bad Bunny fan Julisa Landin.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martínez, has previously spoken about issues affecting Puerto Rico, Latino communities and immigrants.
Emerson College media professor Vincent Raynauld said moments like the Grammys allow artists to reach audiences far beyond traditional political spaces.
Im not sure if its helping or hurting, but its definitely bringing awareness to the cause, he said.
The comments also come days before Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, one of the most-watched events in the world. Supporters said his visibility could bring even more attention to immigration issues, while critics argue politics do not belong in entertainment.
I think the core audience of the NFL will still be there, but I think that by using Bad Bunny as a marketing tool, essentially theyre really appealing to a larger segment of the society, said Raynauld.
Changes are going to come because hes someone in power, so I feel like now, more than ever, the government has to listen, said Emerson student and Bad Bunny fan Lorena Rivera.
Activists in Boston are planning a vigil Sunday night in Allston to honor more than 30 people who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year, underscoring the urgency of the debate.
Whether on the awards stage or the football field, Bad Bunnys message appears clear: He is not backing away from the conversation.
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