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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.
Yesterday, one of the marchers took to the Trail of Dreams blog and penned this inspiring message:
Along the way we are going to encounter hardships, however, we know that if we keep ourselves positive we will achieve anything. This is a walk of faith, many have put so much on the line because we KNOW what we are doing will create ripples of effect that will impact people through out the globe. Newspapers around the world are writing about this and people are sending us messages from Europe saying they are going to walk with to the US Embassy in solidarity.
So as we collect people’s dreams in our daily walk, we ask you, what work are you willing to do to ensure that the faith you have is not dead? How are you going to make your dreams a reality?
While these four passionate activists are walking for justice, back in Homestead, Florida another group of community members and families will be fasting in solidarity. The “Fast for Our Families” are on an indefinite fast:
…in the name of all who have lost a loved one to the deportation system. The purpose of this fast is to touch the hearts and minds of all who value family unity and the strength of our communities. President Obama, we can’t wait anymore!
To read more about these brave marchers and fasters and to help support their efforts, visit the Trail of Dreams website and the Fast for Our Families website.
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