NEW
YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort
to help newly arrived asylum seekers in New York City, Mexican music superstar
Alejandro Fernández today announced his support of the New
York Immigration Coalition and will donate a portion of the
proceeds from his upcoming New York
City-area appearance and is encouraging his fans and
followers to support the coalitions efforts to welcome asylum
seekers with dignity.
"To our Latino community and families in New York, my heart is with you…you are a part
of all of us. I can only imagine how hard these times are as you
seek a safe place for you and your families in a foreign land. You
have my support wherever you are."
-
Alejandro
Fernández.
Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company and
promoter for his upcoming US tour Amor y Patria, will
match Fernández's donation when he performs at The Theater at
Madison Square Garden on October 14,
2023.
"We are immensely grateful to Alejandro Fernández for his
generosity in uplifting the needs of New
York's newest arrivals to a global audience. His
humanitarian action unites Latinos across continents, as well as
recognizes the challenges faced by all those fleeing violence and
persecution in search of safety. His support and the matching
contribution from Live Nation will ensure that the New York
Immigration Coalition can continue to advocate for and serve the
needs of asylum seekers and all immigrants in New York City and across the
state," said Murad
Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration
Coalition."
New York has seen the arrival
of over a 100,000 asylum seekers and migrants in search of safety
and opportunity in 2023. While some have been able to start their
lives in their new city, many more are struggling with housing
shelter challenges that include inadequate facilities or food, and
the difficulties of working. Despite this, the Statue of
Liberty in New York's harbor remains a beacon of hope for
all those in need of refuge.
The New York Immigration Coalition has been chosen as the
recipient of these funds given their long-standing role advocating
on behalf of immigrant New Yorkers and their response efforts to
help welcome these families with dignity.
About Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro Fernández, son of the legendary Vicente Fernández,
rose to global fame with his unique take on Mexican music. He is
known for his records that speak of hard emotional truths.
Throughout his career Alejandro has surprised his fanbase with his
musical versatility in different genres. He is a 2x Latin GRAMMY
winner and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, amongst other
noteworthy recognitions. Fernández kicked off 2023 with the
release of "Inexperto En Olvidarte," and currently has 3
singles in the Billboard Charts including the #1 spot on
Latin and Regional Mexican charts with "No Es Que Me Quiera
Ir". This song joins the long list of hits from the singer,
given Alejandro is the first Latin artist to take albums to the top
of the sales charts for four consecutive decades (1990, 2000, 2010,
2020).
Alejandro has a long history of helping others through his music
and shows. In 2023, he pledged his support for the "Friends of the
Latino Museum" and their efforts to secure a spot on the National
Mall in Washington D.C. for the
planned National Museum of the American Latino. His 2021 US tour
raised over $100,000 for "Families
Belong Together" to unite immigrant parents and children separated
at the US border. In 2020, he launched (along with a coalition of
artists) the "Vota Por Nosotros" (Vote For Us) get-out-the-vote
campaign, encouraging Latino voters to vote on behalf of our entire
community in the November 3rd
elections. The same year, Alejandro joined Mana's Fher Olvera as
the face of the "We Are Home" campaign calling for a fair and
dignified immigration policy for the millions of Latino immigrants
living in the US and again with Dr. Anthony
Fauci in a call for the US Latino population to get
vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Alejandro arrives in the US with his 'Amor y Patria' tour
this September, where he will continue celebrating the national
Mexican holidays in the US. The 22-date tour will take him to visit
21 cities, starting with Sacramento on September
8, and continuing to cities including Los Angeles, New
York, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago, Houston and, for the first time, Toronto and Oklahoma
City. To continue the Fernández family tradition, his son
Alex, will join him for most of the shows.
About the New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC membership base includes grassroots and nonprofit community
organizations, religious and academic institutions, labor unions,
as well as legal and socio-economic justice organizations. The NYIC
not only establishes a forum for immigrant groups to voice their
concerns, but also provides a platform for collective action to
drive positive social change. For more information, visit:
www.nyic.org
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading
live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.
For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com.
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