These Boston-area businesses are closed for ‘A Day Without Immigrants’
More than a dozen businesses and restaurants in the Boston area closed their doors Thursday as part of a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s stance toward immigrants.
For “A Day Without Immigrants,” immigrants across the country are staying home from work and school to express their defiance against Trump’s policies toward America’s immigrant community, including a travel ban — currently blocked by a federal judge — that halted refugees and visitors from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the U.S.
Here are some of the businesses that are closed today in solidarity with the boycott:
Anna’s Taqueria, multiple locations in Greater Boston:
#ADayWithoutImmigrants pic.twitter.com/mXme3ILaZZ
— Anna’s Taqueria (@AnnasBoston) February 16, 2017
The Chickpea is only here because of a dreamer who immigrated to the US more than 40 years ago. We stand with immigrants everywhere tomorrow
— The Chubby Chickpea (@ChubbyFoodTruck) February 16, 2017
Immigrants are the engine here at @dirtywaterdough. In support of #ADayWithoutImmigrants we are closed for the day. C you tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/FIG7nCNw0C
— Dirty Water Dough (@DirtyWaterDough) February 16, 2017
McKenna’s Cafe, favorite of @marty_walsh (and me) closed in solidarity with immigrants. pic.twitter.com/GxIcfV7WcL
— Adrian Walker (@Adrian_Walker) February 16, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjNvg8jD8G/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgEYh8BeMu/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQlDn6njmyB/
Oliveira’s Restaurant, Everett:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjJyK9BSlT/?taken-by=oliveiraseverett
Rico’s Design Barber Shop, Chelsea:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1309615389100381&set=a.134147109980554.21538.100001557985229&type=3&theater
Muqueca Restaurant, Cambridge:
https://www.facebook.com/muquecarestaurant/photos/a.416002164807.205805.379436184807/10155000131494808/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/tony.portillo/posts/10212092048354691
Comella’s Restaurant, multiple locations in Greater Boston:
https://www.facebook.com/comellasrestaurants/posts/1408928535794245
https://www.facebook.com/mirandabread.stoughton/posts/153556451820866
La Posada Restaurant, Somerville:
https://www.facebook.com/laposadasomerville/photos/pcb.2083697248328138/2083697218328141/?type=3&theater
Oasis Brazilian Steakhouse, Medford:
https://www.facebook.com/oasismedford/photos/a.335693009796539.87008.322626131103227/1476355032396992/?type=3
Modelo’s Market Cafe, Somerville:
https://www.facebook.com/panificadora.modelo/photos/a.866633740089278.1073741827.866633653422620/1269288396490475/?type=3&theater
Sangria Restaurant & Tapas, Newton:
https://www.facebook.com/SangriaRestaurantNewton/photos/a.905963166139150.1073741829.903510376384429/1234601416608655/?type=3&theater
Some establishments expressed support for the movement in other ways, while remaining open:
https://twitter.com/EatalyBoston/status/832033324956790789
#ADayWithoutImmigrants #SupportImmigrants pic.twitter.com/zcFMH3r9bY
— Los Amigos Taqueria (@AmigosBurritos) February 16, 2017
#DayWithoutImmigrants In honor of all immigrants pursuing the American Dream, we’re donating a portion of today’s proceeds to the @ACLU. pic.twitter.com/CHUftE9Nf4
— True Bistro (@TrueBistro) February 16, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/MainelyBurgers/photos/a.353051088076187.75505.345573635490599/1206852019362752/?type=3
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQkzQ4WD42y/?taken-by=veggiegalaxy
