Nydia Velazquez Co-sponsor DREAM NOW! 24 hr vigil starts July 13th
It is a critical time for immigrant youth around the country as they mobilize for the Dream Act. Letters have been written, phone calls have been made, coalitions have been built, 250 miles have been walked to Washington, DC, and even 10 days of hunger strike have occurred. Along the way we have gained support of our community, organizations, universities, and local politicians. However, 10 years into the struggle for the passage of the Dream Act, our Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has failed to come out in its support. She has failed to represent the dreams of youth in her district and to support the millions of Latino/a youth and their families in the United States as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
President Obama recently spoke to the nation about the urgency for a change in our immigration system. Even though the President and Democratic leadership have not provided a concrete plan to do this, the DREAM Act is a tangible and possible solution that can help undocumented immigrant youth and their families.
This Tuesday, NYSYLC members, community leaders, students, and allies will carry out a 24-hour vigil at the doorstep of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez’s office to demand her support for the DREAM Act immediately and to show how many youth she is letting down with her inaction. The clock is ticking, the Dream Act needs to pass now, Rep. Velazquez we are waiting on you.
***If you will not be able to attend the vigil you can still let her office know that you are supporting the DREAM Act by filling out this petition http://bit.ly/dgjyix ***
Who: New York State Youth Leadership Council members, allies, university and high school students, and supporters
What: 24-hour Vigil outside the office of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Press Conference will begin at 11am. Vigil starts at 12 pm.
Where: Rep. Nydia Velazquez’s Lower East Side Office
173 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009 MAP: http://bit.ly/b9DCaD
Why: Enough is Enough. We need the Dream Act Now and it is intolerable that our Congresswoman
and Chair of the Hispanic Caucus does not come out in full support of the Dream Act.
Meeting THIS Saturday May 29 11:00am
Starved For Dream Meeting
Since Schumer lied yet again! It’s time to escalate!We have a meeting THIS Saturday as most of you guys know, to finish up the final details for the hunger strike.The strike is going to start Tuesday June 1st. This time, nothing will stop us!
For more info email getactive@nysylc.org
meeting THIS Saturday May 29th 11:30am
137-139 west 25th street 12th floor
take the C, E, 1, F, V train to 23rd street
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Hambriento Por El Sueno- Junta
Schumer mintio una vez más! Es hora de escalar!Tenemos una junta ESTE sábado y la mayoría de ustedes saben, para terminar los últimos detalles para la huelga de hambre.La huelga va a comenzar el Martes 01 de Junio.Esta vez nada nos detendrá!
Para más información porfavor mande un correo electrónico a getactive@nysylc.org
junta ESTES Sabado Mayo 29 11:30am
137-139 west 25th street 12th floor
coja el tren C, E, 1, F, o V hasta la 23rd street
Week of Action 4 Trail of Dreams in NYC and DC
The Trail of Dreams is really close to Washington DC. Check out our week of action below and find out how you can get involved!!!
Tuesday, April 27th
9am-5pm Walk to University of Maryland at College Park
To walk, contact: walkers@nysylc.org
6pm Georgetown University Event
Contact Francisco Gutierrez for more info at gutierrezfrancisc@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 28th
9am-5pm Walk to Gallaudet University
To walk, contact: walkers@nysylc.org
10am National Press Club Event
Lisagor Room: 529, 14th Street, NW, Washington DC
Contact Marisol at Marisol@nysylc.org
Thursday, April 29th
All Day National Dream ACT Lobby DAY
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/dreamlobbyday
For more info, contact Kiran at kiran@nysylc.org
Friday, April 30th
All Day Trail of Dreams NY Dream ACT Lobby Day
For more info/questions: Contact Kiran at kiran@nysylc.org
2pm “Death of Dreams” Action at Senator Schumers’ Office// Contact todnyteam@nysylc.org 4 info
- in NYC: 757 Third Avenue, New York 10017 (btwn 47th/48th on 3rd Ave)
- in DC: 13 Hart Bldg, Washington, DC
Saturday, MAY 1st
YLC IN WASHINGTON, DC
6:30am Bus leaves from NYC from Union Square East
4,5,6, N,R,W, L Train to Union Square
Costs: $5
Register at http://bit.ly/may1stylc
Contact Sergio at Sergio@nysylc.org 4 info
11am March from Gallaudet University with Trail of Dreams NY to 15th and Constitution Ave
Meet at 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC
Will walk 1 MILE to 15th and Constitution Ave
12pm Rally with Trail of Dreams NY and FL and then walk to Lafayette Park
2pm Rally at Lafayette Park (in front of White House)
YLC IN NEW YORK CITY
May 1st Contingent//Contact info@nysylc.org or 212-627-2227 ext 248 for info or questions
Day 11: @St Paul’s Friary in Wilmington DE
We have now walked about 120 miles which is a little more than halfway through our journey. Our feet are not pretty to look at as they have now filled with blisters and calluses (yuck) but our spirits remain stronger than ever.
Yesterday, we had a really exciting event at Swarthmore, when Swatties for the Dream ACT and PA DreamActivist joined our 11 mile walk from UPenn to Swarthmore and chanted the whole way! We love you guys and keep up the good work in putting together the Press Conference!
Tonight we are sleeping at St Paul's Friary in Wilminton, DE. We were received warmly by community members. Tomorrow we will be walking 16 miles to Elkton! Thanks to all who have supported us along the way and back home..We miss you but you are here with us!
