06-02-2025
Grammy-winning band Los Tigres Del Norte speak about immigrants' right in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A beloved San Jose band is speaking out about immigrants' rights. Los Tigres Del Norte has won seven Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammys and has album sales in excess of 32-million.
But today they showed up at Sacred Heart Community Service, not to sing but to speak out.
"We are afraid. People are afraid. And we want nothing to happen to our community," says Jorge Hernandez, member of Los Tigres Del Norte.
The band says Trump-era immigration policies have people on edge. They're afraid to go to work and school and afraid to access services at places like Sacred group says the community that has supported them wholeheartedly now needs some support in return.
"I think it's very important because right now is when we need to support ourselves and to let people know they have rights too," says another band member, Hernan Hernandez.
And so, Los Tigres Del Norte spoke about standing up for your rights and about standing hope this, along with reassurances from local leaders and police, will help.
"Seeing prominent artists that are able to say we care about what's happening in our community, and we stand up here with you and for you and want to reassure them that they're not alone, that speaks volumes," says Poncho Guevara, executive director of Sacred Heart Community Service.
The message resonated with those there for services, among them Alejandra Arrias. She says she was already a Los Tigres fan but feels an even deeper connection now.
"They're known everywhere. So having them come here and say we're with you guys, we're supporting you, that's just amazing. We feel more empowered," says Arias.
The band took time out of their tour schedule for today's event. They'll be back in San Jose for a concert at the SAP Center on February 15th.
