National Coming Out of the Shadows started in Chicago, Illinois on March 10th, 2010 when undocumented youth declared to be “undocumented and unafraid” at Federal Plaza, facing the immigration and federal office building. Around the country, other undocumented youth did the same, some times escalating to civil disobedience in support of immigrant rights.
This year we continue this work, this time focusing on those being criminalized by the federal government and immigration enforcement: people in deportation proceedings, people in detention, those who do not qualify for deferred action, and those with past interactions with the law. We know that these are our parents, our brothers and sisters, our classmates, our community members, and we know deportations need to stop. Find out more:
- Plan your own coming out of the shadows event, Resources
- Illinois Coming Out of the Shadows Events
- March is National Coming Out of the Shadows Facebook Page
- History of Coming Out of the Shadows Month
- Statement about Coming Out of the Shadows 2013: Out of the Shadows, Into the Streets
- Audio from past National Coming Out of the Shadows Events
- Slideshow with audio of first National Coming Out of the Shadows Day
Stay Informed, Like the Illinois Out of the Shadows Facebook Page:
Upcoming Events
- Come out on March 1, 2013
- Broadview Detention Center: Coming Out UndocumentedStarts: 7:00 amLocation: Broadview Detention CenterDescription: Broadview Immigration Detention Center near Chicago is the last stop for immigrants before they are deported. Buses full of fathers, mothers, workers, young people, and other undocumented migrants arrive in the middle of the
- Come out on March 2, 2013
- Know Your Rights Outreach and Door KnockingStarts: 2:00 pmLocation: Meet at Chicago Community & Worker's Rights, 3200 S. Kedzie, 2pm.Description: Undocumented-led organizations from around Illinois are coming together to organize a series of community door knocking to reach out to people in our neighborhoods who may not usually come out to marches and events.
- Come out on March 14, 2013
- Coming Out at DominicanStarts: 2:00 pmLocation: Dominican UniversityDescription: Come listen to stories of undocumented students and families affected by deportation and immigration policy.
Every year, the national coming out of the shadows day helps highlight the unheard stories in our immigrant communities,
- Come out on March 16, 2013
- Du Page County Out of the ShadowsStarts: 2:00 pmLocation: Shave Legends 432 W. Lake St. Addison, IL 60101Description: Come listen to stories of undocumented students and families affected by deportation and immigration policy.
Every year, the national coming out of the shadows day helps highlight the unheard stories in our immigrant communities,
- Come out on March 19, 2013
- Elgin Coming Out of the ShadowsStarts: 11:00 amDescription:
I noticed you have several events, sometimes at different universities. I currently am in a Race & Ethnic relations class, and we would like to collaborate with your organization. Do you have any events going on at Northeastern IL University? We would love to get involve and spread the word @ NEIU as well. Is there someone I can talk to about possibly doing this or helping out in other events already planned? I have about 5 other classmates that would also like to be involved. Thanks!
Evelyn Diaz
7084153460
bevediaz@gmail.com
Union Park, is on the intersection of Ashland and Ogden streets in Chicago. People will meet there at 11am to March towards Federal Plaza, which is on Adams and Dearborn.
Just wanted to know were is Union Plaza at in Chicago so i can come march too.