February 2012
13 posts
Obama: I didn't break my promise on immigration... →
juansaaa:
univisionnews:
President Obama participates in a radio interview conducted via telephone with Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, Univision Radio, in the Oval Office, Feb. 21, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
By JORDAN FABIAN Channel: Politics, …
Undocu-Dance Party Tonight!
undocumentary:
Just learned that Illegal will be screening at tonight’s NCDT benefit: Undocumented/ Unafraid: A dance party to benefit the NC Dream Team. Showtime about 10pm at The Pinhook in downtown Durham. Hope to see you there!
EXISTENTIAL ANGST GAME STRESSFUL: Minorites didn't... →
thundalicious:
How are white students excluded from competitive schools because of minority students? For every 1,000 students admitted about 100 might be Blacks and 75 Latino. These applicants were selected from 20,000 applicants. So 175 students kept 19,000 kids from getting into a…
Resources for Undocumented Students: 100% Need... →
undocumentedstudentresources:
To start off the blog I’m uploading my personal list of colleges (given to me by a friend) of some elite colleges in United States that give a lot if not full financial aid to undocumented students. Hope it helps all those juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen out there!
Need 100% Based:
Launching Crisis Hotline | DreamActivist.org →
numol:
from their email, please reblog/donate if possible:
Yanelli Hernandez was deported on January 31, 2012. In her honor UndocuHealth.org was launched that very same day. UndocuHealth is a project aimed at providing undocumented youth with mental health support, whether it be connecting with free resources or providing access to someone to talk to, at all times.
We need your support for...
UPDATE: Officials state that orphaned teen will...
univisionnews:
A highway pileup in Florida on Sunday involving over 20 cars, killed 10 people and injured another 21. (Screen Capture: YouTube)
By JUAN GASTELUM Channel: Immigration
Update: CNN reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday that Lidiane will not face deportation:
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Alabama immigration law costs $11 billion →
of-praxis:
Alabama’s controversial immigration law, considered one of the toughest in the nation, is costing the state’s economy up to a whopping $10.8 billion annually, according to a new study.
Under the law, which passed in the state last year, police are allowed to detain individuals suspected of being an illegal immigrant and cannot produce proper documentation to show their status. Some...
January 2012
20 posts
Vigil for Yanelli Hernandez in Chicago, IL →
iyjl:
On Wednesday January 25th Yanelli was given an order of deportation from an immigration judge. She is currently scheduled to be deported on Tuesday, January 31st. A national effort has been launched to bring attention to Yanelli’s plight (http://bit.ly/dreamsuicide); over 4,000 supporters have signed onto a national petition demanding she be reunited with her family. On Monday solidarity...
Opinion: On abortion rights, Latinos distinguish...
univisionnews:
Contrary to popular belief, strong majorities of Latinos support abortion rights. (Flickr: Steve Rhodes)
By LUCY PANZA Channel: Politics
Research released Thursday found that Latinos are overwhelmingly supportive of abortion rights, marking an important step toward understanding the nuanced views within Hispanic communities.
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Flavia Isabel: Don't Wanna Eat this SOPA →
flavia-isabel:
We rely on the freedom of the internet for movement growth and campaign effectiveness. As the immigrant youth movement, it is difficult for us to travel and meet each other in person - but the free flow of information on the internet has fostered our community, and created the spaces for us to…
A Queer Desi: Testimony for the D.C. SCOMM Hearing →
queerdesi:
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for giving me a chance to speak on the Immigration Detainer Compliance Bill in front of you today. My name is Prerna Lal and I am one of the founders of DreamActivist.org, a national network of immigrant youth.
My parents immigrated to this country when I was…
E-Verify is now mandatory in South Carolina
univisionnews:
Some sections of South Carolina’s tough new immigration law went into effect Jan. 1. Republican Gov. Nikki Haley signed the bill in June 2011. (Wikipedia)
By JUAN GASTELUM Channel: Immigration
As of Sunday, a provision of South Carolina’s new immigration law requires all employers in the state to use E-Verify to check the work eligibility of new workers.
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December 2011
34 posts
Stop the Racially Targeted Deportation of Hadi... →
of-praxis:
Earlier this year, the Obama Administration terminated NSEERS, a post-9-11 program that targeted and placed non-citizen Muslim men from over 24 countries in deportation proceedings. But the termination provides no relief for thousands of immigrants who face deportation as a result of the…
Meet Mexico’s ‘Colombians’ –a.k.a. The Cholombians
univisionnews:
According to Vice magazine, Colombianos’ signature haircut “draws inspiration from American hip-hop, Puerto Rican reggaeton, and depictions of Aztec warriors.” (Stefan Ruiz/Vice magazine)
By SANDRO MAIRATA Channel: Latin American Affairs
It’s another tale of a Latin subculture growing slowly and getting stronger. The photograph above belongs to a Vice magazine article featured...
YouTube video reveals racist attitudes in Mexican...
univisionnews:
By MANUEL RUEDA Channel: Latin American Affairs
A video of a racism experiment released on YouTube this weekend provides a shocking, but honest portrayal of how Mexican children perceive black people from a young age.
In the video, which is part of a government sponsored anti-racism campaign, children between the ages of six and ten, are placed in front of a white doll and...
Kenya's Samburu people violently evicted after US... →
weexist-weresist:
This is a Thing That Happens Often, not sure how many of you are aware of it.
Best and Worst of 2011: Immigration
univisionnews:
By JUAN GASTELUM Channel: Immigration
It was a big year for immigration despite the absence of federal reform. With states taking it into their own hands to address illegal immigration, the Obama administation making significant changes to the way immigration cases are handled, and a presidential election fast approaching, plenty of good and bad came out of 2011. Here’s our...
Top 5 Gifts for the Activist in Your Family →
juansaaa:
Do you know someone who is active within their community? Someone so passionate about an issue that they can’t contain themselves and are constantly recruiting people to a cause? Yep, we know the type. That is why we are offering this brief guide to give you some ideas on what to gift that special…
All things Mexico.: Mexico: Policemen arrested... →
univisionnews:
On Monday, clashes between Mexican police and students resulted in the deaths of two students in the city of Chilpancingo. (Screencapture: Univision Noticias)
By MANUEL RUEDA Channel: Latin American Affairs
Ten policemen were arrested on Wednesday for their…
: Do I Consider Myself American? →
theangy:
I am tired of being asked if I consider myself American… and when I say that I don’t… people try to force America down my throat. Honestly, when I hear “American” I think about raids, deportation, genocide, wars, guns, racism, segregation etc etc When I see the American flag I think about white…