New York State Youth Leadership Council » Undocumented Youth Leading Change

Domestic Charges May Lead To My Fiancé’s Deportation

Personally, I am not undocumented, but I am in love with someone who is undocumented. We will be together for 3 years in March of 2012. We have a beautiful son together, that we love dearly. Everyday is a struggle seeing my fiance afraid to live life because of all the immigration drama going on. …

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Intersectionality: Illness and Immigration

In a neurologist’s office in April it finally all came together. I had been experiencing symptoms of various illnesses for two years, ranging from vaguely annoying indigestion and the occasional headache, to debilitating pain and the inability to swallow. After months of consults, blood draws, medications and surgery, I still wasn’t well. In fact, I …

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Unity In Oppression: Connecting Our Struggles

coming out publicly about ones immigration status is an empowering step for many undocumented individuals. Why? Because the simple act of stating something that society instructs to be kept hidden is an act of revolution. Because once something we all have in common is stated out loud we create unity among people sharing the same …

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does a social keep me safe?

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Dear Angy, I am an 18 year old living in New Jersey. With Christie as our governor, there is no way the Dream Act is going to pass. I go off to college in less than a year, and I am really worried as to the limitations on my opportunities. For one, what do I …

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