Finding A Space To Be Ourselves
Entrepreneur, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team
"It was the first time that I was in a space where I could truly be myself. I felt safe and not ashamed and not scared to talk about my journey."
Entrepreneur, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team
"It was the first time that I was in a space where I could truly be myself. I felt safe and not ashamed and not scared to talk about my journey."
Entrepreneur, Fellow
"There is no growth without discomfort. Not having a safety net might actually be one of the most powerful tools undocumented immigrants have available to them."
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Immigrants are resourceful, resilient people who have the same dreams as generations who came before us"
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"
Fellow, Legal Services Team, Staff
"It was such a long journey to get to where I was"
Fellow, Legal Services Team, Staff
"I just remember the physical weight coming off of my shoulders"
Fellow, High School Engagement, Staff
"Being undocumented is a learned behavior. If it can be learned, it can be unlearned."
Fellow, High School Engagement, Inclusion & Change Group
"I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can go to college.'"
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, Leadership Council, Legal Services Team, Staff
"People can still succeed in their education and careers, despite all the negative policies around us."