Gerardo recounts: In those days I was undocumented, and at first I was afraid to speak in public. But we...
Archive for tag: Fast
Rabbi Linda Holtzman: Fasting for Immigrant Justice
Rabbi Linda recounts: When I was a little girl, I learned that my grandmother’s brothers and sisters were all killed...
‘The needs of Vietnamese immigrants are different’
Sister Anna Tran recounts: My intention during this fast was to pray for peace and justice in this country, especially...
Father John Olenick: One small gesture to unite in solidarity
Father John recounts: In taking this day to fast I make one small gesture to unite myself in solidarity with...
Lucy Márquez: We are all human beings
Lucy recounts: One way or another, we have to push for immigration reform. That means keeping families together, and we...
Nacho Flores: Don’t be afraid
Nacho recounts: This 40-day fast is the first fast I’ve done in concert with NSM. I’m thinking of fasting for...
María Dorvil: I want us all to be free
María Dorvil recounts: When you are terrified your brain doesn’t function properly. I want us all to be free so...
Estela Hernández: All the hatred that was awakened will end
Estela Hernández recounts: I fast now to support my people, so that we aren’t discriminated against, so that we are...
Iris Rivera: Every fight is important
Iris Rivera recounts: When I crossed the border into the U.S. with my sons, I asked for asylum. They put...
Liselot Paulino: We are on our way
Liselot Paulino recounts: My dream is to get my license so I can set up a practice here, and start...
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