Posted on 2010-01-19
On January 1st, four immigrant students left Miami, Florida for a four month, 1,500 mile long journey to Washington, DC – on foot. These brave students are walking the “Trail of Dreams” in order to unite support for just and humane immigration reform and highlight the urgent need for change.
“We walk to share our stories, so that everyday Americans understand what it’s like for the millions of immigrants, especially young people, unable to fully participate in society. It’s time that our country come together to fix a failed system that keeps millions in the shadows, with no pathway to a better life.
Our journey will be long and full of hardship, but for us, we see no other option. We are putting our futures in jeopardy because our present is unbearable.”
Carlos, Gaby, Felipe and Juan will arrive in our nation’s capital on May 1st, cheered on by supporters from throughout the country, until their demands are met:
1. Stop the separation of families and deportation of dreamers!
2. Just and humane immigration reform that includes:
• Equal access to education!
• An end to the separation of families!
• Worker’s rights!
• A pathway to citizenship!
Get involved! Host the students on their historic walk!
Pledge your support to their cause!
Call Adelina at GLAHR for more information:
770-457-5232 & visit www.trail2010.org
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THE
TRAIL OF DREAMS IN GEORGIA
1) TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TRAIL, then go through that list and tell their mothers, cousins, and neighbors! Are you on line? Post about it on Facebook! Write a BLOG entry or post it on listserves!
2) Support the walkers by COORDINATING A RECEPTION when they come through your town, or receive them with A PLACE TO STAY AND A MEAL. See below for dates and locations!
3) DONATE TO THE CAUSE: www.trail2010.org or www.glahr.org
4) ORGANIZE your own solidarity mobilization to D.C. that will reach critical mass on May 1st outside of Congress!
DREAMERS SCHEDULE IN GEORGIA, 2010
Feb. 10th Cairo, GA
Feb. 11th Pelham, GA
Feb. 12th Camilla, GA
Feb. 13th Baconton, GA
Feb. 14th Albany, GA
Feb. 15th Leesburg, GA
Feb. 16th Scrutchins, GA
Feb. 17th Americus, GA
Feb. 18th Ellaville, GA
Feb. 19th Rupert, GA
Feb. 20th Butler, GA
Feb. 21st Murray Jarrel Rd, GA
Feb. 22nd Thomaston, GA
Feb. 23rd Zebulon, GA
Feb. 24th Sunnyside, GA
Feb. 25th Jonesboro, GA
Feb. 26-28th Atlanta, GA
Would you like the Dreamers to speak at your school, church, or organization?
If so, call GLAHR today! 770-457-5232
…Because we all know it takes a village to raise a dreamer…
SUPPORT THE TRAIL OF DREAMS!
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Mónica Arboleda Giraldo
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