Immigrant-owned businesses to shop during the holiday season, new resources for students and educators and more!
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** November Newsletter
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** November 30, 2020
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** Spotlighting Immigrant-Owned Businesses
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In light of the holiday season, we would like to spotlight a handful of immigrant-owned businesses that you can shop alternative to large corporations. Find more immigrant-owned businesses to shop on Immigrants Rising's social media.
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** Bo Thai’s Illegal Drip ([link removed])
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Bo Thai is an undocumented artist from Thailand and owner of Illegal Drip, a clothing line that blends art and advocacy. Bo is also the co-founder of Monarch Mercado, a network and marketplace for undocumented people to find community, grow, and hustle. Bo graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in International Studies. Watch Bo’s Story ([link removed])
Check out Bo's clothing line at illegal-drip.com ([link removed])
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** Celia Serrato’s HerbalHermanasCo ([link removed])
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Celia is a co-owner of HerbalHermanasCo, a skincare shop with homemade goods made from natural ingredients. Her products are included in Caja Latina, a monthly subscription box that elevates the Latinx narrative by celebrating the intersectionality of the Latinx identity. Watch Celia’s Story ([link removed])
Check out Celia's skincare shop at etsy.com/shop/HerbalHermanasCo ([link removed])
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** Cindy Kolade’s LaBelleIvoire ([link removed])
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Cindy Kolade is an Ivorian American DACA recipient university student majoring in molecular biology at Towson University. She is also the lead creative designer at La Bella Ivoire where she produces prints, clothes, and accessories inspired by her Ivorian Heritage. Watch Cindy's Story ([link removed])
Check out Cindy's fashion line at etsy.com/shop/LaBelleIvoire ([link removed])
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** Yehimi Cambrón’s Monarchs of Gold Shop ([link removed])
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Yehimi Cambrón is an artist, activist, and public speaker born in Michoacán, México and raised in Atlanta. Her artwork focuses on celebrating the humanity, resilience, and contributions of immigrants. Watch Yehimi's Story ([link removed])
Check out Yehimi's shop at yehimicambron.com ([link removed])
** Resource Highlight
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** K-12 Educators Speak: Empowering Undocumented Students in the times of COVID ([link removed])
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To achieve true change amongst the undocumented community, we must put at the forefront the voices of those on the ground and people directly impacted. Join Immigrants Rising and ImmSchools on December 3, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET ([link removed]) , for a critical conversation with K-12 educators and people directly impacted by the undocumented experience on how we can uplift the power of our community during COVID. Register Here ([link removed])
** Immigration Options for Undocumented Youth: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ([link removed])
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Find out how undocumented young people who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by at least one parent may have a path to legal status through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Learn More ([link removed])
** START HERE: Going to College in California ([link removed])
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Are you applying, re-entering, or already enrolled in a California college or university? Make sure you’re getting access to all the resources designed for undocumented individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree and all the support you need. Find resources at our Going to College in CA ([link removed]) page and sign up for our Student Listserv ([link removed]) .
** Coming Soon
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Home is not just one place.
** Life Outside the U.S.
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The U.S. is not the only country in the world where immigrants can find their dreams. We are excited to launch our new project to help undocumented young people explore opportunities available for them beyond our borders and empowers them to make the decision that best suits them. More on this on our social media.
2021 Scholarships and Fellowships
** 2021 Scholarship and Fellowship Lists
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Scholarships and fellowships are essential for many undocumented students to pay for higher education, especially students who do not qualify for in-state tuition and state-based financial aid. Please stay tuned for an email update in the following weeks!
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