"National Coming out of the Shadows Day"
March for
Legalization
Chicago will come out of the shadows for a mass mobilization
on March 10th, 2010.
March from Union Park to Federal Plaza
Reunion Time:
12:00 noon Union Park ( W. Lake and N. Ashland)
March Step Off Time: 2:00
p.m. (TENTATIVE)
Arrive at Federal Plaza and Coming
Out Event : 4:00 PM
( Step off
time and demonstration at federal plaza will be confirmed on Sunday the
28th)
The Immigrant Youth Justice
League (IYJL) is working with community organizations for a mass youth-led
immigrant rights mobilization in Chicago, and national coordinated actions by
youth and students starting on March 10th, 2010 in support for a path towards
legalization.
IYJL members have been “coming out” or openly identifying
as undocumented immigrants, and speaking about our stories, as a strategy to get
the issue of immigration in people’s minds, and on the national agenda. In
collaboration with the national youth-led network United We Dream, students and
youth from around the country will be organizing “coming out of the shadows”
actions between March 10th and March 21st, starting right here in
Chicago.
To endorse this march please contact Jose Herrera at
josefro...@aol.com 773-632-9992. We are asking those who can to cooperate
financially with a $50 donation. If a check, it can be made out to the
"Immigrant Youth Justice League." We need money for permits, stages, bathrooms,
and flyers, logistics expenses. Send your organization info to josefro...@aol.com. No physical
address to mail the check, but pick up is available. Thank you
!
We live everyday in fear and we are tired of it. We want to
be able to talk about our lives and our stories without fearing persecution or
deportation. We are not free to travel, go to school, work, live, but we refuse
to be helpless.
In Chicago on March 10th , 2010 youth are calling for a
community mobilization from Union Park to Federal Plaza, ending with a mass
coming out direct action demonstration by undocumented youth. This “coming out
of the shadows” is meant as a call for leadership from Senator Dick Durbin
(D-IL), who has been supportive of immigrant youth, but has not taken action to
pass immigration reform this year. IYJL has also extended an invitation for a
place at the table to the Senator, as well as President Barack Obama and
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, so that they can hear the
proposals for immigration reform from the people that are affected the
most.
Come and join us on our planning meetings
on:
Tuesday's March 2, March 9, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.
( 2 meetings left till the event )
Place: Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, 1810 S. Allport,
Chicago IL 60608
Come prepare to share plans, ideas, strategies and
resources....!
Also, visit our blog to hear our stories and join us in
fighting for our rights iyjl.wordpress.com
Make sure you check out the blog post How long have you been
planning to fight for your rights? for inspiration on why join us on March 10th,
2010.
“I’m going to the march because I’m tired of being oppressed. I’m
just like everybody else, with dreams and goals. I’m marching because I am
fighting for my rights.” – Reyna
Come out, come out! Wherever you
are
Understanding that every one around the country faces different risks and
obstacles when speaking about their life and struggles with immigration, we are
asking that you think about who you can come out to. Is it a trusted teacher?
Friend? Coach? Maybe it’s through an anonymous blog on this website, or on your
own. Whatever you’re doing, make sure that you are also asking people to take
action, call their representatives, and ask for immigration reform with a path
for legalization, the DREAM Act, and to march with us on March 10
2010.
In these times, we must remember our dignity, courage and
perseverance. And we must work together for the comprehensive immigration reform
our country needs. It is time we start climbing the mountain again, and this
time we will reach the top.
This is the year to make immigration reform
the number one priority on President Obama's agenda. But to achieve this, we
must work together.
Together, we must start the climb!
Together,
we must reach the top!
Together, we must lift our
voices!
Together, we must go to the streets!
Together, we must and
will March on March 10 2010!
We demand immigration reform now!
Help us spread the word, invite
everyone you come in contact with!
More and updated Info will be posted
through out these coming days and on our
website