Thoughts under fire

anti-racist action
Originally uploaded by juli_juli.

Hi JIFM,

It has been a while since i have not given a holler on this blog. I hope that somebody reads this, i am sure somebody does out there...

Maybe we had already posted this picture in the past, but i thought it suited my mood tonite.

Yesterday i was in our carrel space to put some time as we all should (jeje... that does not happen i know, my utopian thoughts). Well, to my surprise i came to clean up our desk and we have begun to receive some hate mail/disagrements on campus from what i can only assume are/is other student organizations.

I have also been told by fellow jovenes of receiving "intimadating" phone calls or how can i say it??? Well, calls that try to stop us from doing what we do. I, myself have been in the position several times, but it always ends up being some action with ignorant and subjective principles.

What i am trying to say tonite is that if you consider this factor the one stopping you from being active in JIFM i can tell you: 1)i understand the "iffynnes" in your psychology and i don't blame you. 2)These groups are often driven by hate and unsubstantial arguments that end up fading when WE, the voice that resonates rises to theirs. 3) If we don't stand up to them with smart and objective moves then nobody else will.

Do not misunderstand me, we must all be careful when we engage in activities that might compromise our positions. We cannot afford to be in any situation that might endanger us.

I can only urge you to give some time to JIFM and the most exciting event awaiting us, our MARCH: "WALK FOR A DREAM" coming up in March 25th (cross ur fingers). History keeps repeating itself and we can only learn from it: "LA UNION HACE LA FUERZA" We must unite as the young generation that is awaiting change, deep change.

It is our time Jovenes!

I hope that u take these words and really give me some good or bad feedback; i really can't wait for this march and to see each of your faces out there.

May everything be working out for you.

As always, keep the faith.

Peace.

juli-

"IF WE DON'T FIGHT FOR OUR DREAM NOBODY ELSE WILL!