José Andrés Is Temporarily Closing His DC-Area Restaurants In Support Of Immigrant Protesters
Chef José Andrés will be closing the doors of his Washington, DC, restaurants for the day this Thursday in support of the "Day Without Immigrants" mass protest occurring all over the country. The movement began in Washington, but has spread nationwide, as immigrants in the restaurant, hospitality, and service industry plan to walk out en masse, to protest the harsh immigration crackdowns during the Trump administration.
In support of our people & #ADayWithoutImmigrants Thurs 2/16 we will not open @jaleo DC CC MD, @zaytinya or @oyameldc #ImmigrantsFeedAmerica
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) February 14, 2017
The protest, which is similar to the "Day Without Latinos" walkout that was staged in Milwaukee earlier this week, will call attention to the importance of immigrants as workers and laborers in the American economy. Workers are encouraged to call in sick and refrain from consuming or buying anything.
saw this on facebook. spreading the word #ADayWithoutImmigrants pic.twitter.com/2ysrr5xSmV
— Tyler Garcia (@TylerGarcia230) February 15, 2017
Other businesses have reported that they will be closing their doors tomorrow in solidarity:
Our founder @andyshallal is an immigrant in solidarity #ADayWithoutImmigrants. We will be closed on Thurs. Immigrants make America great! pic.twitter.com/X6evbrp9yZ
— Busboys and Poets (@busboysandpoets) February 15, 2017
You can get a full list of participating restaurants here.