On a day of nationwide protests against President Trump and immigration raids, singer Vanessa Hernandez was approached by a Dodgers employee requesting she not perform "El Pendon Estrellado," the Spanish version of the national anthem, before a game. Despite this, Hernandez sang the anthem, expressing her emotional connection to her immigrant heritage. The incident highlights the intersection of sports, cultural expression, and current political climates, particularly in a diverse city like Los Angeles, where issues of immigration and identity are prevalent.
"I didn't think I'd be met with any sort of no. Especially because we're in L.A., and with everything happening. I just felt like I needed to do it. Para mi gente."
"Hernandez mentioned that her parents are both immigrants and that she "can't imagine them being ripped away from me even at this age, let alone as a little kid.”
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