La Unión Hace La Fuerza: Why Showing Up for Each Other Still Matters.
In a world that feels louder and more divided by the day, the power of unity can feel like a quiet whisper. But when communities come together—not in hashtags or headlines, but in real, intentional action—something shifts. That’s exactly what happened in the collaborative video project La Unión Hace La Fuerza (“Unity Is Strength”), created in partnership with Maria Torres of The CommUnity Project, and captured by Craig Farley Jr. of Cignature Productions.
You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/QdsMAll2Oa0
What Community Really Means
“Community means you're not alone,” one participant shared. “You have a group of people—that’s family.”
For many immigrants and people of color, especially in today’s social climate, that truth carries weight. It’s not just about shared identity—it’s about shared struggle, support, and survival. When asked what it means to be supported by someone who doesn’t look like you, one voice was clear: “We’ve been pushed to believe we don’t need each other. But real power happens when we come together.”
The Role of an Ally: Show Up and Stay Real
Allyship isn’t just about signs or slogans. It’s about showing up consistently, being authentic, and respecting the space you’re in. One speaker emphasized, “If I’m in a space with people that don’t look like me, I need to follow the lead—but still be myself. That’s how trust is built.”
It’s not about pretending to know everything. It’s about being present, listening, and backing words with action.
From Pain to Purpose
This project didn’t come from a moment of performative solidarity—it was rooted in real pain. But out of that pain came clarity and purpose. As one participant put it, “This came from a place of frustration and hurt. But seeing people actually step up—it's powerful.”
That power shows up in protest signs and packed rooms, in shared meals and video shoots. It shows up when someone says, “I want all the smoke. My community’s been good to me, and I’m giving back.”
Why This Moment Matters
We’re in an era of shock and overload. The news scrolls nonstop. The grief is collective. But so is the power. One voice in the video reminded us, “This feels like history. But it’s not just a moment—it’s a movement.”
For many, the cause is personal. Families are blended across cultures. Friendships span generations and races. And when you support someone like you’d want to be supported—like showing up for a kid’s game—you can change the way they feel about their world.
What You Can Do
- Watch and share the video: https://youtu.be/QdsMAll2Oa0
- Support local organizations doing real, community-based work.
- Be present—even when it’s uncomfortable. Show up, stay curious, and speak up when it matters.
- Build trust by being authentic. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
- Reflect on your own community. Who are you showing up for? Who’s showing up for you?
This project is a reminder that healing, justice, and progress don’t come from standing alone. They come from standing together.
🗣️ Let’s keep the conversation going. What does allyship look like in your community? Hit reply or share this with someone who needs to hear it.
—The Healthy Project Team
In collaboration with Maria Torres & TheCommUnity Project
Videography by Craig Farley, Cignature Productions
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