Archive for the ‘Youth’ Category
Why I’m Marching: Cynthia Moreno
Posted: March 12, 2010 at 3:04 pm By AdrianaCynthia is 20 years old and is a college student in Florida who’s helping to change people’s minds through her essays about what it means to be undocumented. I had the chance to talk to her about her story and how she is involved with the March For America — we’re encouraging everyone to get [...]
Why I’m Marching: Lucia Muñoz
Posted: March 11, 2010 at 1:08 am By Adriana19-year old Lucia Muñoz has great outreach and follow-up skills. I had the opportunity to talk to her about her organizing a rally in Reno, Nevada on the 21st for immigration reform. Here is her story: I’m actually doing this for my mom. In 1989, border-crossing coyotes took my older sister, then age three, away [...]
Volunteer for the March For America!
Posted: March 4, 2010 at 6:04 pm By ErinWe are currently looking for volunteers for the March For America! Your help in executing the March will ensure that this historic event is well coordinated, safe, and sends the message of the need for Congress to act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2010! The March will take place at the National Mall and we [...]
Trail of Dreams: Immigrant Students
Posted: January 5, 2010 at 11:51 am By Rachel LaBruyere
On January 1st, four immigrant students left Miami, Florida for a four month-long journey to Washington, DC – on foot. These brave students are walking the “Trail of Dreams” in order to unite support for just and humane immigration reform and highlight the urgent need for change.
Carlos, Gaby, Felipe and Juan are documenting their journey and telling their stories as they march towards Washington and towards the hope of an immigration system that keeps families together and grants them the right to full citizenship in the country they consider home.
Click here to read their inspiring message
On January 1st, four immigrant students left Miami, Florida for a four month-long journey to Washington, DC – on foot. These brave students are walking the “Trail of Dreams” in order to unite support for just and humane immigration reform and highlight the urgent need for change.
Carlos, Gaby, Felipe and Juan are documenting their journey and telling their stories as they march towards Washington and towards the hope of an immigration system that keeps families together and grants them the right to full citizenship in the country they consider home.
Click here to read their inspiring message
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Immigrant Students Struggle to Define Themselves, Win ‘Subtle’ Change at USA Today
Posted: December 22, 2009 at 10:24 am By Jackie MahendraOriginally posted at the America’s Voice blog. Last week we brought you the story of immigrant students putting pressure on USA Today to change a provocative and misleading headline on a piece about young people who would benefit from the DREAM Act. Well, today those same advocates have cause to celebrate what they are calling a “subtle” victory [...]
VIDEO: The struggle for immigration reform begins with youth!
Posted: October 20, 2009 at 11:42 am By Rachel LaBruyereIn the past two months, we have been a part of two amazing youth organizer trainings in Colorado and Florida. After working with incredible and passionate youth, we are hoping to do even more of these trainings in other states. You can read about the Florida training here and also check out a great video [...]
Community Organizing for comprehensive immigration reform
Posted: September 30, 2009 at 11:00 am By adminBy Rachel LaBruyere September 11th – 13th, the Reform Immigration FOR America campaign was in Orlando, Fl, working with youth organizers who are fighting for comprehensive immigration reform. For a full look into the training, read this post on the Standing FIRM blog. Below is a powerful video created by one of the brothers of [...]
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