We Are Coming Out for Our Sister: a self-deported Dreamer

On the day of their sister’s 26th birthday, two undocumented brothers write about why they haven’t seen her in three years, why we need immigration reform as soon as possible, and why we need to march.

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The Benefits of Coming Out- Together The Benefits of Coming Out- Together

UCLA has a reputation for producing proud, enthusiastic DREAMers.  They’ve even got their own page at DREAMActivist for sharing their incredible stories.
Their enthusiasm has created many willing allies among not only other students but administrators …

My name is Brian and I am Undocumented My name is Brian and I am Undocumented

My experience as an undocumented youth has taught me that hope is most necessary for us to achieve our dream. Martin Luther King Jr. once said,” If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream.” When no one else believed in me I had to believe in myself. When no one else had hope I learned that hope had to be created within.

My name is Aura and I am undocumented My name is Aura and I am undocumented

On March 10th, undocumented youth all over this country will come out the shadows about their immigration status. The NYSYLC will be featuring the coming out stories of our members every day.

My Name is, and I am Undocumented My Name is, and I am Undocumented

One of the most powerful things you can do is to come out. It is not only empowering, but it also lifts a huge weight from you. I know, i did it and i could …

(NYC) Coming out of the Shadows in March with the YLC (NYC) Coming out of the Shadows in March with the YLC

Coming out the Shadows with the YLC!!!
1. To participate in 3.10 coming out day or the 3.15 vigil outside of 26 Federal Plaza….email Martin at martin@nysylc.org
2. To join us on the NYSYLC buses….Register  HERE
3. To …

NJ Leadership Training this Saturday/Sunday!!! RSVP now! NJ Leadership Training this Saturday/Sunday!!! RSVP now!

Do you live in NJ?
Do you want to get involved in the Dream Act campaign but dont know how?
REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/njleadership
Contact Brenda at aguilarb@live.com if you have questions

Leaders in Washington State Meet the Challenge Leaders in Washington State Meet the Challenge

Young undocumented leaders meet the challenge in Washington state, as they build the grassroots networks that work to pass the DREAM Act.

Crosspost: What the Anti-Immigration movement fears from the DREAM Act Crosspost: What the Anti-Immigration movement fears from the DREAM Act

A great piece from one of our biggest fans, allies, and supporters. Truly depicts why the crazies should be scared of what is happening with the DREAM Act.
Enough with the lies, xenophobia, and exaggerations. DREAM …

Dream Act Week of Action in Retrospective Dream Act Week of Action in Retrospective

The Dream Act week of Action came and went, and the excitement is still in the air as we move closer and closer to our “Coming Out Day” Action.
I can’t begin to express the satisfaction …