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María Dorvil recounts: When you are terrified your brain doesn’t function properly. I want us all to be free so we can share the gifts we have been given. Read the rest of Maria’s reflection by clicking below:
Estela Hernández recounts: I fast now to support my people, so that we aren’t discriminated against, so that we are respected. So that people understand that immigrants come here to work and not take work away from anyone. What we do is start our own businesses and generate more jobs. To read the rest of Estela’s …
Estela Hernández: All the hatred that was awakened will end Read More »
Iris Rivera recounts: When I crossed the border into the U.S. with my sons, I asked for asylum. They put us in one of the so-called kennels. And they separated us from my youngest son for a day. They sent him to one of the rooms that have come to be know as “freezers.” They do …
Liselot Paulino recounts: My dream is to get my license so I can set up a practice here, and start a a counseling and therapy-centered radio show that would benefit the Latino community, which currently isn’t offered that sort of programming. Read Liselot’s complet reflection by clicking below:
Margarita Abuawadeh recounts: I work and help immigrants to know and protect their rights as students and families, so they have all the opportunities for a good education, and so they have access to the support they need to be successful. Read Margarita’s complete reflection by clicking below:
Berta Murcia recounts: I think that this new president has made it easier for anyone to discriminate against us. Not that we were protected before, but we weren’t being called criminals and animals. Read Berta’s complete reflection by clicking below:
Carmen recounts: I’ve worked with New Sanctuary Movement since 2007. That year there was a workplace raid of cleaning people at ABM. The majority of people apprehended were mothers with children, and many of them ended up being deported. At that moment NSM turned to me because of my leadership in the community. I received …
Carmen Guerrero: Tireless immigration activist and iron warrior Read More »
Miriam Castro recounts: We’re grateful God gave us the opportunities He has here. We have TPS (Temporary Protective Status). I’ve been working at the same company — Boathouse Sport — sewing athletic clothing and swimsuits for the past 15 years, and am considered a leader among the company’s workers. I can send money to my …
Alejandra Mota recounts: When I immigrated, my son [the eldest] was just four months old. I didn’t want to risk bringing him with me, and I left him with my parents in Mexico. Last year was the first time we saw each other. Read Alejandra’s complete reflection by clicking below:
Claudio Grieco: This has always been and will always be a country of immigrants At this moment my reason for fasting and reflecting is for the country’s need for peace. Starting when he was campaigning, the President has constantly attacked women, Muslims, Latinos, etc. The worst part is that he was supported by multitudes. That …