I'm a passionate fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a community filled with diversity, fanaticism and solidarity. The team's scheduled visit to the White House, however, is a matter of concern. Our team, beloved by many Latino fans and people of color, is being invited to break bread with an administration that we feel attacks our principles and values.

This administration's stance on immigration, civil rights, and racial discourse has been at odds with the experiences and views of many fans. According to Pew Research Center, Latinos account for about 48% of baseball fans in Los Angeles. A significant percentage of this population—a community deeply interwoven with our favorite team's success—feels persecuted and targeted by recent policies and rhetoric from the administration.

In the spirit of solidarity, and to voice our support for the values that we as Dodger’s fanbase hold dear, we ask that the Los Angeles Dodgers reconsider their acceptance of this White House visit. Let us uphold the values of inclusivity and respect that our team represents—on and off the field.

This is our plea to the Dodger’s Front Office: please ensure that our beloved team is aware of the symbol of unity they represent for us and reconsider this visit. Sign this petition if you believe the Dodgers should stand with its diverse fan base and decline the invitation to the White House.