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Hello John,
The beginning of 2025 has been nothing short of eventful. In the whirlwind of recent events—the 5th Circuit decision on DACA ([link removed]) , President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the launch of campaigns against immigrants ([link removed]) and vulnerable communities—we must remember our power as individuals and the possibilities when we work collectively.
As we fight the challenges and threats to our communities, it is crucial to remember the history and legacies of Black and Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ people who are proof that we can bloom even in the darkest times. This moment calls for our hope and determination to realize a future that is bright and safe for everyone.
The years ahead will not be easy, but we do not have to go through them alone. Even when a lot remains unknown, know that you have the undocumented community by your side, and together, we will always find ways to thrive.
Read our statement ([link removed]) on the presidential inauguration and 5th Circuit decision on DACA, which includes must-know resources and information. Continue reading below for our most recent updates, opportunities open to you, and more!
In community,
Immigrants Rising
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** Welcome Our New Director of Programs!
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Immigrants Rising recently welcomed our new Director of Programs, Laura M. Bohórquez García. Laura has extensive experience in developing programs and resources for undocumented students, with her most recent role being at UC Davis’ Undocumented Student Resource Center. We are excited to learn and grow from her background and expertise in community building and advocacy for immigrant communities!
** Promising Practices Roundtables in Spring 2025 ([link removed])
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Our monthly Promising Practices Roundtables continue this spring! Learn how educators and practitioners can better guide undocumented students through higher education with specific topics such as the CA Dream Act, AB 540 Processing, and Promoting Professional Development. Register here. ([link removed])
** Resources for Those Impacted By California Wildfires ([link removed])
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Immigrants Rising compiled resources available for those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California. Check out these resources ([link removed]) open to undocumented community members, and share them with your network.
** Recordings from Recent Live Events
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* Trump Won, What’s Next? Recording of Virtual Community Discussion ([link removed])
* Meet Arlyn Esmeralda, Mental Health Career Program Participant ([link removed])
* Meet Julio Zamarripa, Mental Health Career Program Participant ([link removed])
* Advising Undocumented Students and Mixed-Status Families ([link removed])
* Promising Practices Roundtable: Protecting Undocumented Students in CA ([link removed])
** Open Opportunities for the Community
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** UNTITLED Call for Submissions ([link removed]) (DEADLINE: January 31, 2025)
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Publish your writing, photography, and artwork through the undocumented student-run publication, UNTITLED ([link removed].) . This year’s theme is home, reflecting on the complicated and fluctuating definitions of home for undocumented people. Submit your piece for a chance to be published!
** UC Excelerator Career Exploration Award ([link removed]) (DEADLINE: February 1, 2025)
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Explore careers in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or Project Management at UC Berkeley Extension at no cost to you! The Career Exploration Award ([link removed]) prioritizes those who have not completed a bachelor's degree and have faced challenges in pursuing education.
** National Dream Summer Fellowship Program ([link removed]) (DEADLINE: February 7, 2025)
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Grow as a community leader and receive leadership development, movement building, and hands-on experience this summer with the National Dream Summer Fellowship Program! This paid opportunity ([link removed]) encourages undocumented youth ages 18-28 to become social justice leaders with an intersectional, cross-racial, and multi-generational approach.
** Media Highlights
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Being Paperless Doesn’t Mean You’re Powerless ([link removed]) , by London School of Economics
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I Was an Undocumented Immigrant. I Beg You to See the Nuance in Our Stories. ([link removed]) , by Jose Antonio Vargas
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