Set Yourself on Fire: TOO MANY DAMN DEPORTATIONS PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE
JULIO YUPA
http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50718/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=10793
JOSE GUILLERMO ORTIZ
http://action.dreamactivist.org/northcarolina/joseg
JOSE PABLO VALENCIA HERNANDEZ
Octavio faces being separated from his daughter and wife after a simple stop. Please help keep him here by signing his petition & calling ICE to ask them stop his deportation.
ATTN: D.C. Residents, City-Wide Forum On Expanding Access to Identification for All Immigrants
Come join us for a community forum to talk about drivers licenses for all residents of the…
if you are a student at the new school, check out the new school dream team’s kick off event!
STATEN ISLAND COMING OUT OF THE SHADOWS EVENT
AND THE STATEN ISLAND WEEK OF ACTION FOR THE NEW YORK DREAM ACT
: There have been a lot of people who have had their I-821D (Deferred...
There have been a lot of people who have had their I-821D (Deferred Action) approved, but not their I-765 (Employment Authorization Document). Recently, USCIS instituted a 90 day period between when Deferred Action is approved and the EAD is approved. This is normal, and it was mostly likely made…
UndocuMic (open mic) happening this Sunday. Come hear stories, poetry, songs and see dances in support of #undocumented #immigration #newyork #ny #nyc #youth #poc #poetry #poem #mahanttan #art
We hosted our first ever Coming Out of the Shadows event in Elgin yesterday morning.
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[photo: image of Eva Panjwani, a working-class Muslimah Queer South Asian immigrant resting against a dresser and smiling at the camera. text reads, “please help me pursue my dream of finishing college.]
Help Eva Learn and check out her fundraiser here! the goal is $1,700.
Short Story Long
My name is Eva Panjwani and today, I am asking you to make an investment in my future. Let me tell you a little about myself, paint a picture so to speak. I am 25 years old, and I live in Carrboro, North Carolina. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan; I split my childhoold between tiny Beach Park, Illinois and the industrious city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
I am not so different from you. When I discover a song I like, I tend to listen to it on repeat for a while, until I find the next one. I was super into the Harry Potter series when I was younger, and dressed up for all the movie premieres. After ordering things from the menu at a restaurant, I inevitably get food envy when my friends’ choices arrive.
Growing up, I was always considered a smart kid. I was in the Academically Gifted program from 4th grade onwards, even though I came into US public schools with English as a Second Language. In high school, I exhausted all of my school’s options in advanced mathematics classes, and ended up applying and being accepted into the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
Struggles with bullying and low self-esteem were a prominent part of my childhood and adolescence, and getting away from all the years of harassment was the biggest reason I applied to NCSSM. In high school, I was in a period of self-discovery like everyone else, and after hints of me being somehow “different” since I was 4 years old, I finally came out. To myself. Raised Muslim, I knew this was a Big Deal.
I got a good SAT score and ended up being admitted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the prestigious Johnston Scholarship - a merit and need-based full ride. That was all back in 2006. Something else big happened to me in 2006: my father unexpectedly passed away.
Ever since then I have struggled with reoccuring issues related to:
supporting myself financially
mental health imbalances
figuring out who and where my community was.
I lasted a little over two years at UNC, relying on part-time jobs and the small amount of leftover scholarship money to feed myself and buy books, before all my problems caught up to me. I needed desperately to take time off from school to set straight my emotional world, and in doing so I lost my scholarship. I’m a working-class Muslimah Queer South Asian immigrant that has struggled immensely with my emotional and mental well-being. It’s not too easy finding out who to turn to, where to go. And my depression turned into anxiety too, panic attacks happening at an increasing rate, and thoughts of suicide haunted me. I was at rock bottom.
Since then, I have been able to turn my life around and seek support - via mental health professionals and through building a community for myself. I took responsibility for my well being and did what I needed to do to re-center my emotional world. I took night classes in culinary arts at Durham Technical Community College, and have been working in foodservice. I keep a semi-regular blog that chronicles what is has meant for me to learn self-care and self-love, in hopes of spreading to others. I have worked enough to have a small savings account to help me through financial ups and downs. I have a cat! I am an activist, and have tried to stay a part of the conversation on education reform, and the fight for Worker and Student Power here in NC. I help run a national radical youth blog.
In many, many ways I am emotionally and mentally different from the at-risk, distracted, and lonely young woman I was when I lost my scholarship. I know I am more pragmatic, I am more self-aware, I am quieter and I am resourceful. I want a second chance at finishing my degree, and I finally believe I am ready and able to pursue it
What I Need & What You Get
I am applying for nontraditional readmission to the University. In order for me to apply for nontraditional readmission, I have to show evidence of recent successful coursework via Carolina Courses Online - i.e. online classes through the Friday Center. The idea is to have a better understanding of my current academic promise. In order to do that, I need:
$1,182 towards tuition for 6 credit hours (2 classes).
$84.24 towards the accompanying fees for 6 credit hours (2 classes).
$250 towards textbooks - this is an estimate.
And the rest is towards the IndieGoGo fee(s).
Help Eva Learn and check out her fundraiser here! the goal is $1,700.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/09ab6716d2440dbf9540746c29846d8c/tumblr_mjyg1vZPdn1qb18gbo1_500.png)
[photo: image of Eva Panjwani, a working-class Muslimah Queer South Asian immigrant resting against a dresser and smiling at the camera. text reads, “please help me pursue my dream of finishing college.]
Help Eva Learn and check out her fundraiser here! the goal is $1,700.Short Story Long
My name is Eva Panjwani and today, I am asking you to make an investment in my future. Let me tell you a little about myself, paint a picture so to speak. I am 25 years old, and I live in Carrboro, North Carolina. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan; I split my childhoold between tiny Beach Park, Illinois and the industrious city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
I am not so different from you. When I discover a song I like, I tend to listen to it on repeat for a while, until I find the next one. I was super into the Harry Potter series when I was younger, and dressed up for all the movie premieres. After ordering things from the menu at a restaurant, I inevitably get food envy when my friends’ choices arrive.
Growing up, I was always considered a smart kid. I was in the Academically Gifted program from 4th grade onwards, even though I came into US public schools with English as a Second Language. In high school, I exhausted all of my school’s options in advanced mathematics classes, and ended up applying and being accepted into the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
Struggles with bullying and low self-esteem were a prominent part of my childhood and adolescence, and getting away from all the years of harassment was the biggest reason I applied to NCSSM. In high school, I was in a period of self-discovery like everyone else, and after hints of me being somehow “different” since I was 4 years old, I finally came out. To myself. Raised Muslim, I knew this was a Big Deal.
I got a good SAT score and ended up being admitted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the prestigious Johnston Scholarship - a merit and need-based full ride. That was all back in 2006. Something else big happened to me in 2006: my father unexpectedly passed away.
Ever since then I have struggled with reoccuring issues related to:
- supporting myself financially
- mental health imbalances
- figuring out who and where my community was.
I lasted a little over two years at UNC, relying on part-time jobs and the small amount of leftover scholarship money to feed myself and buy books, before all my problems caught up to me. I needed desperately to take time off from school to set straight my emotional world, and in doing so I lost my scholarship. I’m a working-class Muslimah Queer South Asian immigrant that has struggled immensely with my emotional and mental well-being. It’s not too easy finding out who to turn to, where to go. And my depression turned into anxiety too, panic attacks happening at an increasing rate, and thoughts of suicide haunted me. I was at rock bottom.
Since then, I have been able to turn my life around and seek support - via mental health professionals and through building a community for myself. I took responsibility for my well being and did what I needed to do to re-center my emotional world. I took night classes in culinary arts at Durham Technical Community College, and have been working in foodservice. I keep a semi-regular blog that chronicles what is has meant for me to learn self-care and self-love, in hopes of spreading to others. I have worked enough to have a small savings account to help me through financial ups and downs. I have a cat! I am an activist, and have tried to stay a part of the conversation on education reform, and the fight for Worker and Student Power here in NC. I help run a national radical youth blog.
In many, many ways I am emotionally and mentally different from the at-risk, distracted, and lonely young woman I was when I lost my scholarship. I know I am more pragmatic, I am more self-aware, I am quieter and I am resourceful. I want a second chance at finishing my degree, and I finally believe I am ready and able to pursue it
What I Need & What You Get
I am applying for nontraditional readmission to the University. In order for me to apply for nontraditional readmission, I have to show evidence of recent successful coursework via Carolina Courses Online - i.e. online classes through the Friday Center. The idea is to have a better understanding of my current academic promise. In order to do that, I need:
- $1,182 towards tuition for 6 credit hours (2 classes).
- $84.24 towards the accompanying fees for 6 credit hours (2 classes).
- $250 towards textbooks - this is an estimate.
- And the rest is towards the IndieGoGo fee(s).
Help Eva Learn and check out her fundraiser here! the goal is $1,700.
what was their reason for denying your application?
ON ASSIGNMENT: IMMIGRATION RALLY
Hundreds marched from Union Park to Federal Plaza on March 10 during the Coming Out of the Shadows rally. Participants demanded a moratorium on deportations and shared stories about growing up undocumented and how their families are separated by deportation and detention.
Photographs by Lucio Villa
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HELP ME SAVE MY LIFE
[Jessica is to the left of the photo, to the right is her mother, Silvia]
Jessica’s Story
My name is Jessica Sánchez-Rodriguez and I am an undocumented, disabled 18 year old currently living in Charlotte, NC with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. 17 years ago I crossed the border with my mother, Silvia, in order to receive life saving medical treatment. For years I was traveling to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina, a two and half hour trip from my home, in order to receive medical care. Because I am undocumented and no longer a minor I no longer have access to the medical help I received before.
I have been living in the United States since I was 11 months old and have been educated here for 13 years. My parents, while undocumented, pay taxes yet I am still unable to receive government help. Access to Medicaid right now would mean that I would not have to continue to wait for an emergency surgery that would save my life.
Right now I need an emergency surgery to connect a catheter to my bladder and without financial assistance a surgery like that will cost my family $45,000 dollars.
I am starting this fundraiser because I want to do whatever it takes to get this surgery. $45,000 is not something we can afford on our own. Please donate whatever you can and help me save my life.
~Jessica
Advocates from all across the U.S are saying that 2013 is the year for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, as communities are organizing to ensure that all 11 million undocumented immigrants have a just pathway to citizenship, Jessica is one of millions of immigrants who is blocked from health services only because she lacks a social security number. Not having access to social services also means that she can’t get financial assistance to pay for a much needed, life saving surgery. Jessica cannot continue to wait.
WHAT’S IN THE $55,000 GOAL?
$45,000 for the surgery
$10,000 to cover specialist/doctor costs for follow ups and the fees charged by WePay/GoFundMe
Need to know more about spina bifida and hydrocephalus?](http://24.media.tumblr.com/9dc472ee741c8d28a765557ac639f8e5/tumblr_mjgdhu1aNK1qb18gbo1_500.jpg)
[Jessica is to the left of the photo, to the right is her mother, Silvia]
Jessica’s Story
My name is Jessica Sánchez-Rodriguez and I am an undocumented, disabled 18 year old currently living in Charlotte, NC with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. 17 years ago I crossed the border with my mother, Silvia, in order to receive life saving medical treatment. For years I was traveling to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina, a two and half hour trip from my home, in order to receive medical care. Because I am undocumented and no longer a minor I no longer have access to the medical help I received before.
I have been living in the United States since I was 11 months old and have been educated here for 13 years. My parents, while undocumented, pay taxes yet I am still unable to receive government help. Access to Medicaid right now would mean that I would not have to continue to wait for an emergency surgery that would save my life.
Right now I need an emergency surgery to connect a catheter to my bladder and without financial assistance a surgery like that will cost my family $45,000 dollars.
I am starting this fundraiser because I want to do whatever it takes to get this surgery. $45,000 is not something we can afford on our own. Please donate whatever you can and help me save my life.
~Jessica
Advocates from all across the U.S are saying that 2013 is the year for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, as communities are organizing to ensure that all 11 million undocumented immigrants have a just pathway to citizenship, Jessica is one of millions of immigrants who is blocked from health services only because she lacks a social security number. Not having access to social services also means that she can’t get financial assistance to pay for a much needed, life saving surgery. Jessica cannot continue to wait.
WHAT’S IN THE $55,000 GOAL?
$45,000 for the surgery
$10,000 to cover specialist/doctor costs for follow ups and the fees charged by WePay/GoFundMe
Need to know more about spina bifida and hydrocephalus?
“Por Ella” Mom’s who inspired women who are at the forefront of changing history #11milliondreams #18millionhearts
Asuzena Castro
Status: US Citizen, Age: 12, loves reading about the history of space and listening to music. Future Aerospace Engineer, inspired by her mother’s strength and sister’s commitment. Dreams of building a spaceship for her mom.
Carmen Irene
Status: Undocumented, Age: 56, mother to Asuzena Castro and Maria Castro, stay at home mom, loves children, 4 times certified from the American Dream Academy, inspired by her daughters determination, Dreams: returning to school to learn English and being able to work.
Maria Castro
Status: US Citizen, Age: 19, Full time engineering student at Arizona State University, Treasurer at The Arizona Dream Act Coalition, Member of the National Coordinating Committee at United We Dream, Future Lawyer. Inspired by her mother’s courage and strenght.IDREAM campaign Collaboration with The Arizona Dream Act Coalition
All rights reserved to IDREAM and ADAC 2013
#family #strenght #leaders #11milliondreams #18millionhearts
It was great shooting them. Maria you are amazing!
This weekend in the Bay! See you there!
If you’re in the bay area come check out our event this Sunday, EBIYC has put in a lot of work in creating and putting together this event. Julio did an amazing job in the flyers and the story sharing time will be heartfelt and healing. -Ro
RELEASE DREAMER FRANCISCO VALDEZ FROM STEWART DETENTION CENTER
Francisco was driving a friend to work because he was too tired to drive when he was stopped and charged with speeding and driving without a license.
Francisco is a DACA eligible DREAMer who has known the United States as his home since the age of six. Because his entire family lives in the United States, if deported, Francisco will be living in a country he does not know and with no family to receive him.
TAKE ACTION - MAKE A CALL:
Call ICE – John Morton @ 202-732-3000 or 202-732-3100
Sample Script:“I am calling to urge ICE to release Francisco Noe Zapata Valdez (A# 205-866-016), who is currently being held atStewart Detention Center. Francisco has been living in the United States since he was 6 years old. He is a DACA eligible DREAMer and a low priority for deportation. Please release Francisco from Stewart Detention Center.”
