Salma Hayek enduring microaggressions at a fancy dinner party in 'Beatriz at Dinner' mirrors the daily experience of immigrants and people of color.
“Like her, I hope we can – to the extent that our circumstances permit – be as fearless in demanding, not requesting, respect. Our contributions are as invaluable as everyone else’s, especially if you consider the added obstacles we encounter and the strength we find to persevere. Encourage the first graduate in your family. Lift up the victims of a system that has incarcerated us, separated us, and that continues to tell us to play nice when our very lives are considered disposable. Fight for those in the shadows so one day the light can reach them. Educate those in power and hold them accountable because your money buys as much as theirs. And as far as hate, don’t pay attention. Be Beatriz, always.”
Yes.