Results of Our Coming Out Thus Far!

So this whole idea of coming out undocumented as a community officially launched last Wednesday, and I’m sure you’re wondering how things are going so far. Maybe you’d like to see what’s been done and get some ideas. Perhaps you’d like some inspiration or need a little push to motivate you. Or maybe you just think all DREAMers are awesome and would like any excuse to read about them, especially when they end up in the New York Times. If any of these apply to you, then keep on reading!

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Beating your Coming Out Fears Beating your Coming Out Fears

You have decided to be one of the thousands of undocumented youth that are standing up and speaking out.  How can you overcome the fear of telling someone you’re undocumented?
I first came out to a …

The Story of How Disney Made me Undocumented The Story of How Disney Made me Undocumented

The United States is known by people around the world as “the land of opportunity.” But for children around the world, this country is known as “the land of Disney World.” Maria tells the story of how Disney made her undocumented.

University of Pennsylvania President Supports the DREAM Act! University of Pennsylvania President Supports the DREAM Act!

Another University President joins in publicly supporting the DREAM Act. Maria writes about UPenn President Amy Gutmann’s support. A feat which wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing work of students at the campus.

Resolution in Support of CIR – Philadelphia Takes a Stance Resolution in Support of CIR – Philadelphia Takes a Stance

When it comes to immigrant’s rights, Philadelphia has shown it is on our side. Maria writes about the passage of a resolution in support of immigration reform and other accomplishments in the City of Brotherly Love.

Undocumented Korean Student Speaks Out Undocumented Korean Student Speaks Out

Ju is a Korean American student leader ready to share his secret with the world. Maria reports on how this gladiator is making a difference.

Walter Lara and Anne Galisky from Papers on CNN Walter Lara and Anne Galisky from Papers on CNN

If you weren’t able to catch Walter Lara and Papers, the Movie director Anne Galisky on CNN with Rick Sanchez last Thursday, please take the time to watch the video here:

Undocumented students have shown great …

Philadelphia Mayor Signs Exec. Order Protecting Immigrants Philadelphia Mayor Signs Exec. Order Protecting Immigrants

As many of us know, on November 5th the Senate voted 60-39 against the Vitter-Bennett amendment which would’ve required proof of citizenship and discouraged undocumented immigrants from completing the census forms in order to be …

Unifying for the American Dream Unifying for the American Dream

Maria shares a poem, and tells us of the work she and her fellow DreamActivists are doing in Pennsylvania.

Screening of “Papers: The Movie” in Philadelphia! Screening of “Papers: The Movie” in Philadelphia!

Please join us to learn more about the adversities undocumented students face and how the DREAM Act can help solve their problems.

When: Wednesday, October 28th
Starting Time: 5:30pm
Location: Ethical Culture Society – 1906 Rittenhouse Square, …