Mexico brightened on Saturday, March 9 as a dreamy team of Hollywood’s brightest stars arrived in Tijuana. Joined by leaders of the Families Belong Together organization, America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Gina Rodriguez (who had the support of love Joe Locicero), Roselyn Sanchez, Wilmer Valderrama, Kendrick Sampson, Ryan Piers Williams, Angela Robinson and Paola Mendoza used their star power to elicit change. The group met with families and children seeking asylum in the United States, making several inspiring stops throughout the day.
Intent on witnessing the immediate reality facing asylum seekers, the squad of stars started their journey at a local shelter, Espacio Migrante family shelter, which is adjacent to US Border Corssing. There, they spent time with over 20 children from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, and received a detailed overview of current conditions from shelter leadership and residents. Families from shelters Roca and Camino de salvación also congregated.
The delegation participated in activities with children at the shelter, including: distributing Coloring Without Borders coloring books, speaking with women participating in female empowerment workshops and helped distribute supply packs provided by Baby2Baby. An onlooker tells HOLA! USA: They were listeners and really spent the day asking questions to better understand the circumstances.