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elleng

(135,794 posts)
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 09:23 PM Jul 2019

After Trump tweet, OKC mayor tweets immigrants are welcome in Oklahoma City.

*“Oklahoma City is a diverse community where 60 percent of our children are non-white. Many of our residents are immigrants. Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants,” Holt tweeted. “We are working closely with our Native community to honor those who were truly the first Americans.”

On Monday, Holt told The Oklahoman his tweet was an effort to make sure all Oklahoma City residents feel welcome, despite the rhetoric from the president.'>>>

https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/immigrants-are-welcome-in-oklahoma-city-mayor-tweets/article_e1f27601-4ae6-5263-9910-dadea7edd36b.html?

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After Trump tweet, OKC mayor tweets immigrants are welcome in Oklahoma City. (Original Post) elleng Jul 2019 OP
We need lots more of this, and this mayor should receive an Ilsa Jul 2019 #1
K&R MustLoveBeagles Jul 2019 #2
How refreshing! Mickju Jul 2019 #3

Ilsa

(62,217 posts)
1. We need lots more of this, and this mayor should receive an
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 09:38 PM
Jul 2019

Outpouring of appreciation from across the nation.

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