Update Information for Mach 10 2010
JOSEFRO...@aol.com
1.) Updated Information for March 10 2010 Event
As some of you might know by now, there were some issues with the permit for the march with the city of Chicago. But it all has been clear and a final decision has been made today, the City granted the permit to march from Union Park to Federal Plaza for March 10 2010.
This is the Final decision and this is what’s going to happen on March 10 2010.
Reunion at Union Park: 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
March Step off Time: 1:00 p.m.
Arrive at Federal Plaza and Demonstration: 3:00 p.m.
Here’s an update on the Organizations Endorsing the march as of 3/01/10.
(If your organizations name doesn’t appear on the list please e-mail me directly to josefro...@aol.com)
Also keep sending endorsing organization names
2.) Press conference on Tuesday March 2 2010 to announce the March 10 event.
WHAT: Press
conference to announce March 10th mass mobilization, and 'Coming out of the
Shadows' direct action by undocumented youth. Organizers will also update on
City of Chicago marching permits.
WHEN: Tuesday
March 02, 2010, 11:30 AM
WHERE: Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn (Corner of Jackson and
Dearborn)
WHO: Immigrant
Youth Justice League, with support from local and national immigrant rights
organizations.
3.) Planning Meeting Reminder
Our weekly planning meetings are every Tuesday at 6:00 pm 1810 S. Allport Chicago IL 60608 (Pilsen Chamber of Commerce) We have two meeting left, March 2 and March 9 please come and join the team on these meetings, come and share your resources and ideas with the youth.
4.) Flyers available for distribution
Flyers for the March and Demonstration are available as of now!, if you need some before the meeting you may contact me directly on the phone or e-mail for pick up or drop off. Flyers will be available at Tuesday meeting. There are full letter and half letter flyers, poster size flyers will be available before the weekend. This is really important; don’t forget to pick your flyers and to distribute them everywhere possible. There will be more information about outreach on the meeting.
5.) Endorsements
To endorse this march please contact Jose Herrera at josefro...@aol.com 773-632-9992. For those who can contribute financially, we are asking to cooperate with a $50 donation for the upcoming expenses of the event. If a check, it can be made out to the "Immigrant Youth Justice League." Send your organization info to josefro...@aol.com. There’s no physical address to mail the check yet, but pick up is available. Organizations are able to endorse the march until one day prior to the event.
6.) Information of the March 10 Event
To all Immigrant Rights Activists and Organizations; join the youth on this youth-led march with endorsements, participation, and resources.
"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.
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.
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
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 throughout these coming days and on our website:
www.iyjl.wordpress.com
Here is the updated list of Endorsers as of 3/01/10
Organization's name:
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Access to Opportunity Movement |
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Amnesty International USA- Midwest Region |
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Arab American Action Network (AAAN) |
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Centro Obrero de Detroit |
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Chicago Community and Workers' Rights |
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Chicago Duke March Collective |
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Freedom Road Socialist Organization |
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Gay Liberation Network |
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Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) |
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Immigrant Solidarity Dupage |
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Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) |
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Independent Voters of Illinois- Independent Precinct Organization |
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Injustice Fighting Task Force-Dominican University |
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International Socialist Organization |
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Latino Organization of the Southwest |
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Movimiento Cultural Latino Americano (NEIU) |
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OLAS Harold Washington College |
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Organization of the Northeast (ONE) |
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Palestine Solidarity Group (PSG)-Chicago |
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Progress Center for Independent Living |
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Restaurant Opportunities Center of Chicago |
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Restaurant Opportunities Centers United |
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Roosevelt University Sociological Society |
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Southwest Youth Collaborative Generation |
|
UIC Project Focus |
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UIC-Student for Immigrants Rights |
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Union de Vendedores Ambulantes |
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United Electrical Workers |
|
United States Palestinian Community Network |
Flyer is attached.
Letter size and 1/2 letter
..................
Will You Walk With Me?
March 10 2010
"National Coming Out of The Shadows Day"
Union Park ( W. Lake St. & N.
Halsted Ave.) @ 11:00 A.M.
March from Union Park to Federal Plaza ( Youth-led
March to fight for Immigration Reform)
Tod@s A Marchar El 10 de Marzo
Regards;
Jose
Herrera
773-632-9992
josefro...@aol.com
