We Are California Open Letter

Dear Movement Family, 

Early this morning, Trump was declared the winner. And like many of you, we are struggling with the harsh reality of what a second, more vindictive and emboldened Trump administration will mean for our communities. 

You too may be weighing how to protect vulnerable members of your community, organization and perhaps your own family. You may be preparing for what needs to be done today. 

As you do, remember that you are not alone. For generations, our ancestors survived the worst of white supremacy and we are still here. 

This is not the outcome we hoped for, but it is one that our movements are prepared for.

For decades our movements have fought righteously and courageously to make California more inclusive and equitable and to break from our dark and divisive past.

Because of our progress  and the power we have built, Trump and his allies are ready to punish California and take away our freedoms. They are more determined than ever to turn us against one another.
Corporate billionaires, bigots and authoritarian bullies poured hundreds of millions into this election, attacking California’s progress and blocking solutions to our most pressing challenges. They used fear and racism to defeat measures that would have improved the lives of working Californians. And now they are already painting a narrative that blames our values of inclusion and caring for one another as the problem — not their greed or hunger for power. 

But this election was never about Trump. Or Harris. This moment is about us.

We have a choice. We can retreat into our silos or turn toward one another. We can be paralyzed or we can move into action. 

WE ARE CALIFORNIA is a new effort to unite our communities and movements from San Diego to the far North regions of our state, from the Bay to LA and from our coasts to our inland regions. We call on our movements to remember who we are as Californians and to lean into our greatest strength – one another.  

This is the moment to unite our power to build on our past victories, defend our communities and organize TOGETHER to advance our vision of a California where everyone without exception can thrive. On Saturday, November 16, we’re gathering in communities across the state to  to organize our neighborhoods block-by-block and lead the charge toward real change.

We Are California