Bloom: Undocumented & Unafraid

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Undocumented immigrants lead some of the most brave and visionary organizing efforts for safety, dignity, and power within our communities.

Español abajoAn estimated 10-12 million people live in the U.S. in a constant state of fear because they lack legal documentation of their right to be here. For many, this reality is compounded by racism, transphobia, and other layers of violence. Nonetheless, undocumented immigrants lead some of the most brave and visionary organizing efforts towards a world where all our communities can live in safety, dignity, and power. Join us for a conversation with media-makers and immigrant justice leaders committed to dismantling fear and advancing freedom dreams. This event is produced in partnership with AirGo Radio and will be recorded and re-aired as part of their podcast. #AMPBloomASL, speech-to-text, and live Spanish translation available. Featuring:Patrice Lawrence | UndocuBlack NetworkPatrice Lawrence is the Co-Director for the UndocuBlack Network. The UndocuBlack Network (UBN)™️ is a multigenerational community of currently and formerly undocumented Black people fighting to not only survive, but thrive. She previously served as UndocuBlack’s National Policy &amp; Advocacy Director, leading the network’s advocacy efforts on immigrants’ rights and racial justice. Originally from Jamaica, Patrice is a graduate of Hollins University and firmly believes that the sum of one’s experiences makes them whole regardless of their immigration status. Jennicet Gutierrez | Familia TQLMJennicet Gutiérrez (she/hers/ella) is a transgender immigrant Latina from Tuxpan, Jalisco. She is a National Organizer with Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement; an organization whose vision is to achieve the collective liberation of trans and queer Latinx folks through movement through grassroots organizing, direct action and advocacy. Jennicet, advocates for transgender rights and immigrant rights, centering trans women of color’s voices in all racial justice work. Jennicet is determined to fight against all oppressive political and social institutions that stand in the way of the rights and dignity of all people.Damon Williams &amp; Daniel Kisslinger | AirGo (Moderators)Damon and Daniel are the hosts of AirGo, a weekly podcast and cultural media hub in Chicago, showcasing the artists, rappers, poets, musicians, organizers, and changemakers reshaping the culture of the city and country for the more equitable and creative._____________________________Sin documentos y sin miedo 13 de mayo a las 5pm ETSe estima que 10-12 millones de personas viven en los EE.UU. en un constante estado de miedo por la falta de documentación legal sobre su derecho de estar aquí. Para muchxs, esta realidad se agrava por el racismo, la transfobia, y otras capas de violencia. Sin embargo, lxs inmigrantes indocumentadxs están liderando algunos de los más visionarios y valientes esfuerzos organizativos hacia un mundo donde todas nuestras comunidades puedan vivir con seguridad, dignidad, y poder. Acompáñenos en una conversación con creadores de medios de comunicación y líderes de la justicia de inmigrantes comprometidxs con desmantelar el miedo y avanzar los sueños de libertad. Este evento es producido en colaboración con AirGo Radio, será grabado y volverá a emitirse como parte de su podcast.Interpretación de Lenguaje de Señas Americano (ASL) y texto a voz disponible en inglés. Interpretación simultánea en español disponible. Con la participación de:Patrice Lawrence | Red UndocuBlackPatrice Lawrence es la co-directora de la Red UndocuBlack. La Red UndocuBlack (UBN por sus siglas en inglés)™️ es una comunidad multigeneracional de gente Negra actual y previamente indocumentada luchando no solo para sobrevivir, sino prosperar. Anteriormente sirvió como la Directora de Política y Abogacía de UndocuBlack, liderando los esfuerzos de abogacía de la red en derechos de inmigrantes y justicia racial. Originaria de Jamaica, Patrice se graduó de Hollins University y cree firmemente que la suma de las experiencias de una persona la hace más completa, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Jennicet Gutierrez | Familia TQLMJennicet Gutiérrez (ella) es una inmigrante Latina transgénero de Tuxpan, Jalisco. Ella es la organizadora nacional de Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, una organización cuya visión es lograr la liberación colectiva de personas Latinx trans y queer en movimiento a través de organizar las bases, acción directa, y la abogacía. Jennicet aboga por los derechos de inmigrantes y personas trangénero, centrando las voces de las mujeres trans de color en todo el trabajo de justicia racial. Jennicet está decidida a luchar contra todas las instituciones políticas y sociales opresoras que se interponen en el camino de los derechos y la dignidad de todas las personas.Damon Williams y Daniel Kisslinger | AirGo (Moderadores)Damon y Daniel son lxs anfitrionxs de AirGo, un podcast semanal y centro de cultura mediática en Chicago, exponiendo a lxs artistas, raperxs, poetas, músicxs, organizadorxs y gestorxs de cambio redefiniendo la cultura de la ciudad y el país hacia lo más creativo y equitativo.

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