In September we urged all of you to host actions in support of the United We Dream Back to School Dream Act Week of Action and you responded with an amazing 120 actions in over 30 states.  You hosted everything from movie screenings in Montana, to soccer games in caps and gowns in Kansas, a mock classroom in Florida and so much more. We hope it is with that same excitement and courage that you take on this next challenge.
From Monday February 22nd to Saturday February 27th, the United We Dream Network, will be hosting a Week of Action in support of the Dream Act and just and humane immigration reform.
We will be working closely with each of our affiliates and all of you who want to be involved in hosting actions all through-out the week. We will work to bridge our offline communities with our online communities with the re-launch of DreamActivist.org on February 22nd. We will work to unite all of our communities with a national call on Wednesday, February 23rd. Of course no week of action would be complete without our legislators hearing from us, and so on Friday we will be helping all of you meet with your members of congress and explain to them why we cannot wait any longer for real reform.
In 1965, African Americans marched demanding voting rights, forty five years later, four brave undocumented students have embarked in a 1,500 mile walk from the Miami Freedom Tower to the U.S. Capitol to “tell the world that the present is unbearable . . . living in fear – living in the shadows, is very cold.â€Â We call on all Dreamers to stand in solidarity with Felipe, Carlos, Gaby and Juan and plan actions in support of them on Thursday, February 25th and walks and marches in support of the Trail on Saturday the 27th.
In 2010, United We Dream is committed to continue developing leadership among immigrant youth, building strong local and state DREAM organizations, and advancing the vision of the DREAM Generation, consisting of the millions of Americans who have grown up without legal status but are ready to be judged by the content of their character.  We can no longer afford to sit silently while someone else advocates for us. We need to stand up together as a generation of New Americans committed to fairness, equality, and empowerment for all, immigrants and citizens alike. Even if you have never organized an event or action before, please sign up to hear from one of our organizing coaches.  Undocumented youth around the country are ready to help you build a movement in your city.
This is a wonderful idea to keep the momentum moving with The DREAM Act! There is still much work to be done to raise awareness about the DREAM Act and this is a great start.
When President Obama mentioned immigration reform in his State of the Union speech, I think it really gave some fuel to those seeking to get a bill on his desk by this year for it and the DREAM Act.
This DREAM Action Week will do wonders to tune more people in to this cause –especially around college campuses worldwide. This is history in the making.
Well said, Devin. Are you putting an action together?
Gosh i wish i could walk with them. I think this is such a great idea and so many would benefit. Imagine how much change this would do to our economy alone, the money of these individuals will be going to school and thus putting more money into circulation. More money in circulation means a better economy and everyone will benefit
hey you guys we just need more support to open this door, that will led us to success
This is a great start for the Dream Act awareness, although there is a needs for a back-up from politicians and major organizations either immigrations rights organizations and different religious organizations. Don't know how to make this possible but it would be great to have every major news paper write a front page article and every major news channel to give at least 10 minutes (on the same day as news paper articles) and broadcast about the Dream Act!!!! I know that might be costly and there is not much time left. Let's think together how we can make this a possible
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My name is Jose R. Bedolla….I have a dream that I believe will have huge impact in our country and will open the governments eyes. I need all the help I can get, i'm starting in my home area (Northern CA) , i need leaders to contact me for more information. I call it "Los 3 dias sin sombras" or "3 days with no shadows"
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