Riders
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In Jail in Drag
August 05, 2012
On November 18, 2011 I was driving home after an HIV benefit in New Mexico, when I was pulled over by a police officer for not having a car plate light. I was dressed in drag, wearing jeans, high heels, a wig, and a cute shirt. I was also wearing contacts, which made my eyes irritated, and the police officer asked me if I had been drinking. He gave me a sobriety test, which I passed, with heels on and everything. But I had been drinking a little that night, although he was going to let me go, a second officer pulled up, and they decided to take me in.I was thrown into the jail, in drag. The people who were detained were playful, whistled, and even friendly (I even knew some of them), but the harshest looks I got were from the police officers.
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Indigenous Roots in Albuquerque
August 03, 2012
Today the No Papers No Fear caravan arrived to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a state where indigenous communities are prevalent, just as in my state of Arizona.As migrants, we believed that it is important to create a connection between our experience, and the experience of other indigenous people in the United States.
We had the chance to talk to 2 young people living in the Santa Clara and Santo Domingo pueblos, and share our experience as migrants, as they shared theirs with ours.
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Chela: It's time
August 03, 2012
Watch this profile on No Papers No Fear Rider, Isela Meraz, for the who and why people are getting on the bus.
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In Depth in Denver
August 02, 2012
Wednesday August 1st of 2012 was our second and last day of activities in Denver Colorado, starting off with a delicious breakfast provided by local members of the Unitarian Universalists church, then we headed to El Centro Humanitario were we met with community members and local organizers to have a workshop where we shared our stories in depth, also talked about strategies and future actions to be taken.
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Farewells and Full Moons
August 01, 2012
In the magic hour, under the light of a full moon it was a long good bye in Phoenix Arizona for a group setting off to defy unjust laws in order to dignify them.The scene was frenetic. A group hunched over a generator, trying out the 5th theory of how to kick start some a/c. The flowing finishing touches of clear coat paint, a labor of love created by many different people. Bags being packed, like a crowded freeway when everyone’s trying to get home.
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Coming Out at Colorado's Capitol
August 01, 2012
Tuesday July 31st of 2012 was our first day of activities in Denver Colorado, starting off early in the morning with a warm breakfast lovely made by some of the local members of the Unitarian Universalist Church, followed by a quick workshop presented by local community organizers, who explained the severity of a local anti-migrant law called SB 90, that has been around for about 6 years, this law works in the same fashion than section 2B of Arizona’s law SB 1070 which was approved by the supreme court.
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Despedida and a Drive to Denver
July 31, 2012
Today we are being hosted by members of local communities in Denver Colorado after being on the road for over 15 hrs, but the exhausting of the trip doesn’t take away the enthusiasm from these community members that are taking the lead in this movementThe next two days will be full of activities and actions with local organizations and communities, sharing our struggle and learning from theirs without forgetting to promote our message “ No Papers No Fear, Dignity is Here.”
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Hija, Respuesta a tu carta.
July 31, 2012
Me siento orgullosa de ti al expresarte en la carta que me enviaste. Porque es cierto todo lo que expresas, luché y luché con mis tres hijos al llegar a este país hasta sacarlos adelante, sin papeles y sin miedo y con multitud de obstáculos que se me presentaban.
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Why I'm Riding to Charlotte
July 31, 2012
In six weeks I will arrive in Charlotte accompanied by a full bus of other undocumented people, after visiting with immigrant communities who face discrimination, supporting their efforts to affirm their dignity and no longer be afraid.
Like many others, I’m tired of living in fear. I’ve lived here for 18 years but didn’t get involved until Gov. Jan Brewer signed Arizona’s SB1070 in 2010. At that point, I knew that something had to be done....
We’ll come to Charlotte where we hope the president will be inspired by our example of courage. He has shown that he has the power to relieve our suffering. We’re doing what we must for our children to have better lives and for those of us who have lived in the shadows to finally be included fully in this country. We hope those who have the power to make that happen will do more to make it real.
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Gerardo: I'm a queer undocumented Mexican. We Exist. We're involved.
July 31, 2012
No papers no fear profile on Gerardo Torres, undocumented and queer.
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Perfil de Gerardo Torres un trabajador de construcción y persona de la comunidad LGBTQ.