Shakira is raising her voice in support of immigrants living in the United States. In a recent interview with BBC News, the Grammy-winning singer shared her thoughts on the challenges immigrants face.
“It means living in constant fear,” Shakira said when asked about her experience as an immigrant in the U.S. “And it’s painful to see.”
She urged people to stay united during these difficult times. “Now, more than ever, we have to remain united,” she said. “Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.”
Shakira’s remarks come as immigration policies and enforcement have sparked nationwide protests. The Trump administration’s deportation efforts have drawn criticism, and thousands have marched in cities across the country, including Los Angeles, as part of the “No Kings” demonstrations.
In the same interview, Shakira reflected on her own journey. “I was only 19 when I moved to the U.S., like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future,” she said. She spoke of how American musicians shaped her artistic growth. “I got into poetry and started reading a little bit of Leonard Cohen and Walt Whitman and Bob Dylan, trying to understand how the English language works within songwriting. I think that’s how I got good at it,” she explained.
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