March for Legalization March 10 2010

Join the Immigrant Youth Justice League

On Wednesday, March 10

Show support and solidarity to the thousands of undocumented youth on

"National coming out of the shadows day."

-March for Legalization-

www.IYJL.org

Wednesday, March 10

Reunion at Union Park: 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
March Step off Time: 1:00 p.m.
Arrive at Federal Plaza and Demonstration: 3:00 p.m.

Updated Information regarding March 10 2010

1.) Banner and Signs Making

Radio Arte 1801 W. 18^th St. Chicago IL @ 2:00 p.m

2.) Press conference on Tuesday March 9 2010 to announce the last touches for March 10 event.

WHAT: Press conference

WHEN: Tuesday March 09, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1810 S. Allport St. Chicago IL 60608
WHO: Nuevo March 10^th Group/Organizers for March 10 event.

3.) Planning Meeting Reminder

Our last planning meeting is on Tuesday March 9^th at 6:00 pm 1810 S. Allport Chicago IL 60608 (Pilsen Chamber of Commerce)

4.) Flyers available for distribution

Flyers for the March and Demonstration are available as of now!, if you need some before the meeting you may contact me directly on the phone or e-mail for pick up or drop off. Flyers will be available on Sunday, March 7 at Radio Arte.

5.) Updated List of Endorsers as of March 7 2010

8th Day Center for Justice Access to Opportunity Movement Amnesty International USA- Midwest Region Arab American Action Network (AAAN) Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE) Centro Americano de Arte y Cultura Centro Obrero de Detroit Centro Romero Chicago Community and Workers' Rights Chicago Dyke March Collective Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition Chicago Otra Coalicion Mexico-Americano por Reformamigratoria (C-MXA) Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European, and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (CAAAELII) Community Offensive of Black & Brown Revolutionary Allies (COBBRA) Federacion de Clubes Michoacanos de Illinois (FEDECMI) Freedom Road Socialist Organization Gay Liberation Network Iglesia Metodista Amor de Dios Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Immigrant Solidarity Dupage Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) Independent Voters of Illinois- Independent Precinct Organization Injustice Fighting Task Force-Dominican University International Socialist Organization Korean American Resource and Cultural Center La Voz de Los de Abajo Latino Organization of the Southwest Mexicanos Unidos del D.F. Mexico-US Solidarity Network Movimiento Cultural Latino Americano (NEIU) OLAS Harold Washington College Organization of the Northeast (ONE) Palestine Solidarity Group (PSG)-Chicago Progress Center for Independent Living Restaurant Opportunities Center of Chicago Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Roosevelt University Sociological Society SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana Solidarity Southwest Youth Collaborative Generation The Justice Mission UIC Project Focus UIC-Student for Immigrants Rights Union de Vendedores Ambulantes United Electrical Workers United States Palestinian Community Network

6.) Endorsements

If you will like to endorse the march or if your organization's name is not on the list, please e-mail me ASAP josefromchicago@aol.com

For those who can contribute financially, we are asking to cooperate with a $50 donation for the upcoming expenses of the event. If a check, it can be made out to the "Immigrant Youth Justice League." There’s no physical address to mail the check yet, but pick up is available. Organizations are able to endorse the march until one day prior to the event.

7.) Information about the March 10 Event

To all Immigrant Rights Activists and Organizations; join the youth on this youth-led march with endorsements, participation, and resources.

"National Coming out of the Shadows Day"

March for Legalization

Chicago will come out of the shadows for a mass mobilization on March 10th, 2010.
The Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) is working with community organizations for a mass youth-led immigrant rights mobilization in Chicago, and national coordinated actions by youth and students starting on March 10th, 2010 in support for a path towards legalization.

IYJL members have been “coming out” or openly identifying as undocumented immigrants, and speaking about our stories, as a strategy to get the issue of immigration in people’s minds, and on the national agenda. In collaboration with the national youth-led network United We Dream, students and youth from around the country will be organizing “coming out of the shadows” actions between March 10th and March 21st, starting right here in Chicago.

We live everyday in fear and we are tired of it. We want to be able to talk about our lives and our stories without fearing persecution or deportation. We are not free to travel, go to school, work, live, but we refuse to be helpless.

In Chicago on March 10th, 2010 youth are calling for a community mobilization from Union Park to Federal Plaza, ending with a mass coming out direct action demonstration by undocumented youth. This “coming out of the shadows” is meant as a call for leadership from Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who has been supportive of immigrant youth, but has not taken action to pass immigration reform this year. IYJL has also extended an invitation for a place at the table to the Senator, as well as President Barack Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, so that they can hear the proposals for immigration reform from the people that are affected the most.

In these times, we must remember our dignity, courage and perseverance. And we must work together for the comprehensive immigration reform our country needs. It is time we start climbing the mountain again, and this time we will reach the top.

This is the year to make immigration reform the number one priority on President Obama's agenda. But to achieve this, we must work together.

Together, we must start the climb!
Together, we must reach the top!
Together, we must lift our voices!
Together, we must go to the streets!
Together, we must and will March on March 10 2010!
We demand immigration reform now!

Help us spread the word; invite everyone you come in contact with!
More and updates will be posted on our new website: www.iyjl.org

New Flyers are attached!

Regards;
Jose Herrera
773-632-9992
josefromchicago@aol.com

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Will You Walk With Me?
March 10 2010 "National Coming Out of The Shadows Day"
Union Park ( W. Lake St. & N. Halsted Ave.) @ 11:00 A.M.
March from Union Park to Federal Plaza ( Youth-led March to fight for Immigration Reform)
Tod@s A Marchar El 10 de Marzo