"WALK FOR A DREAM"
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For more information and on-site contact:
Julita Rincon, 832.298.3404
Donajih R. Robles, 832.455.4074
“Walk for a DREAM”
Saturday, March 25
What: “Walk for a DREAM” March and Rally
This march is symbolic because ALL students are encouraged to continue their education. They then graduate from college, but undocumented students are not able to work because of their immigration status.
When: Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m
Where: Chestnut St. & Henry St./Near “Northside” by Jeff Davis High School (1101 Quitman Houston, TX 77009), proceeding to the University of Houston-Downtown (1 Main St.) where we will end with a rally (12:30-2 pm). Left side of UH-D’s free speech platform.
Why: Every year thousands of immigrant students graduate from high school and because of their immigration status they cannot continue their professional careers. A bipartisan proposal called the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) would facilitate access to postsecondary educational opportunities for immigrant students in the United States who currently face barriers in pursing a college education. The “DREAM Act” would also allow hardworking youth who have long resided in the U.S. the chance to adjust their status, enabling them to contribute fully to our society.
Who: Jóvenes Inmigrantes por un Futuro Mejor-Texas
(Young Immigrants for a Better Future) is a student driven organization advocating for immigrant student rights and for the enactment of the DREAM Act.
For more information and on-site contact:
Julita Rincon, 832.298.3404
Donajih R. Robles, 832.455.4074
“Walk for a DREAM”
Saturday, March 25
What: “Walk for a DREAM” March and Rally
This march is symbolic because ALL students are encouraged to continue their education. They then graduate from college, but undocumented students are not able to work because of their immigration status.
When: Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m
Where: Chestnut St. & Henry St./Near “Northside” by Jeff Davis High School (1101 Quitman Houston, TX 77009), proceeding to the University of Houston-Downtown (1 Main St.) where we will end with a rally (12:30-2 pm). Left side of UH-D’s free speech platform.
Why: Every year thousands of immigrant students graduate from high school and because of their immigration status they cannot continue their professional careers. A bipartisan proposal called the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) would facilitate access to postsecondary educational opportunities for immigrant students in the United States who currently face barriers in pursing a college education. The “DREAM Act” would also allow hardworking youth who have long resided in the U.S. the chance to adjust their status, enabling them to contribute fully to our society.
Who: Jóvenes Inmigrantes por un Futuro Mejor-Texas
(Young Immigrants for a Better Future) is a student driven organization advocating for immigrant student rights and for the enactment of the DREAM Act.
posted by JIFM-UH at 8:28 PM
2 Comments:
my short introductory thing..hehe
My name is Summer. I was born in Mainland China and came to the U.S. with my family when I was 10 years old. I came to the U.S. legally, however, due to a series of uncontrollable events and bad advices, my family was not able to get permanent residency. Now I am almost 20, I graduated with honors from one of the most competitive public high schools in Texas. I had taught Chinese school and new immigrants English all through my high school career. I am now attending University of Houston thanks to HB1403.
12:06 AM
cool like that!!!!Give us more!!
8:49 PM
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