Dear John,
We understand and feel the difficulty of living through major historical moments such as today. Almost daily, we witness our different communities targeted at the federal level and in our very neighborhoods, and it is becoming clearer that attacks on immigrants and their children, women, and LGBTQ+ communities affect everyone: our autonomy, safety, and ability to thrive.
While these huge shifts in our society and lived experiences may be scary and isolating, it may bring comfort to remember that those who came before us—Kala Bagai, Marsha P. Johnson, Stormé DeLarverie, Grace Lee Boggs, and Eddie Canales, among many million others—fought for a world where we are all flourishing freely. Their legacies should serve as a reminder of our progress, responsibility to one another, and how to build solidarity considering our intersecting identities.
As we face and challenge such attacks head-on, we invite you to utilize resources on mental health, join communities such as our Wellness Support Groups, and follow organizations such as ICWC, Justice for Migrant Women, Familia:TQLM, and Immigration Equality.
Similarly, find yourself in resonance with narrative-changers like Greisa Martínez Rosas’ article, Dr. Felecia Russell’s Intersections podcast, films A Mother’s Promise (2019) and Yellow Rose (2019), and women and non-binary influencers such as Claudia Rojas, Dellara Gorjian, Dr. Veronica Velasquez, Sonia Guiñansaca, and Soultree.
We are, and always will be, resilient in more ways than one.
With you always,
Immigrants Rising
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Recordings from Recent Live Events
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Our Advocacy for Entrepreneurs Moves Forward!
The Economic Mobility for All (EM4A) Coalition (co-led by Immigrants Rising and California Immigrant Policy Center) is looking for storytellers who can share personal stories and testimonials regarding the importance, urgency, and positive impacts of state policies that expand entrepreneurship, career, and professional opportunities for undocumented and immigrant populations. If you are based in California and have an interest in sharing your story with legislators, fill out this interest form!
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Welcome Our New Higher Education Manager!
Immigrants Rising recently welcomed our new Higher Education Manager, Maria G. Gutierrez. Maria has extensive experience with programming, counseling, and coordinating. In the past, she has worked with the Puente Program, undocumented student resource centers, and HSI serving grant implementation. We are excited to learn and grow from her background and expertise in student-centered approaches and the empowerment of undocumented communities!
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We Are Hiring!
Our team is growing! Apply today to become Immigrants Rising’s Policy Advocacy Director. In this role, you will drive statewide advocacy efforts that promote access to higher education, workforce development, and economic mobility to achieve transformative policy change. Apply by March 21, 2025.
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Wellness Support Groups Now Accepting New Participants
Our next round of Wellness Support Groups will begin on March 24! Sign up today to build communities with other undocumented people with similar identities and experiences. Our Wellness Support Groups are facilitated by mental health providers or registered clinicians with an in-depth and personal understanding of the undocumented experience.
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