My name is Edy Dominguez, I’m undocumented, and last week I was arrested in Washington D.C. because I believe in the Dream Act. (Leé la historia de Edy en español, aqui)
In 2008 with many efforts, sacrifice, and support from my family I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Media and Theater. When I graduated I ran into the glass ceiling of undocumented people, which until today hasn’t allowed me to pursue my professional career.
What happened to the dream of working hard and becoming a useful person for our communities and families? I do not want my brothers nor the children of my community to go through the same frustration.
Our families and communities are enough reasons to run the risk of getting arrested and being deported. That’s why 21 undocumented students were part of a civil disobedience action last week in Washington D. C. (more…)
This speech was given by Rosi Carrasco, the mom of two Chicago dreamers at the National DREAM Act Graduation on July 20th, 2010 in Washington D.C. Ireri and Tania, her two daughters were arrested later that day as part of the civil disobedience action for the DREAM Act. Good afternoon. I am proud to be in front [...]
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This speech was given by IYJL member Jose Herrera, at the 7th anniversary of the Congress Hotel Strike earlier this summer. Herrera also works with the Justice Mission, a faith-based community group that supports immigrant-led organizing. He is also one of the people leading IYJL’s Moratorium on Deportations campaign. Let me tell you something about [...]
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Un discurso por Rosi Carrasco, madre de dos jóvenes soñadoras elegibles para el DREAM Act, durante la Graduación Nacional del DREAM el 20 de Julio, 2010 en Washington D.C. Ireri y Tania, sus dos hijas fueron arrestadas esa misma tarde como parte de una acción de desobedencia civil para impulsar la propuesta. (Read in English here) [...]
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Mi nombre es Edy Dominguez, soy indocumentado, y la semana pasada fui arrestado en Washington D. C. por luchar por el Dream Act. (Read Edy’s story in English, here) En el 2008, con mucho esfuerzo, sacrificio y apoyo de mi familia me gradúe de Northeastern Illinois University, donde obtuve una carrera en comunicación, medios y [...]
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