This system is whack! I got a call from Lucas Silva the other day that still has me shaken up. Lucas was one of the young men that started walking with us in San Francisco. He and I became really close and I can honestly say that it truly broke my heart to hear that [...]
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) - An undocumented student from Georgia walking across America for the DREAM Act is fighting to help his father avoid deportation. Story/Video Campaign for an American DREAM walker Jonatan Martinez flew home after walking more than 1,800 miles. “Right now my team is currently in Missouri. I left my team in [...]
I was blessed with the opportunity to fly out to Maryland this past Friday to receive the Humanitarian of the Year Award for the Campaign for an American DREAM. Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think of being honored with such an outstanding title. It was such a privilege to be presented this [...]
By Caliber Magazine, April 12, 2012 On April 5, fellow Cal publication {m}agandá magazine presented Invisible Runway, a political fashion show that narrates undocumented immigration stories from students, activists, and designers at UC Berkeley through art, fashion, music, and poetry. In addition to being an event of sartorial eye candy and catchy music spun out by DJ [...]
Wednesday was such a refreshing day. We had to split up into teams so that we could be at multiple places. Nico and I decided to tag the walking aspect of the day. Our goal was to make up miles for the past day. Little did we know that with a little motivation we could [...]
This has been such a great week occupied with excitement, innovation and life-changing experiences. Jose Luis has embarked on his journey home this week and I wish him the very best in life. Jose taught me a lot about myself that I never knew I would learn from someone I would only know for a [...]
Our kick-off was Saturday and it was far beyond what I could have expected. I always pictured it would be outstanding but I didn’t really know what my feelings would ultimately be when the time came. I stood up looking at the Golden Gate Bridge wondering if anyone was going to show up. From a [...]
Blog De Jessica Dominguez! Publicado en: 03.09.12 Por: Melissa Lambarena Jonatan Martinez se imaginaba en el futuro sirviendo a su país en la Guardia Costera en misiones de búsqueda y rescate. Él tenía 17 años cuando fue a su cita con un reclutador y su vida cambió por completo. “No puedes unirte al servicio militar,” [...]
Well its week one and wow! I have met so many amazing people within the last few days that it makes me speechless. I am very thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to meet so many amazing people doing great things here at UC Berkley and in the Bay Area in general. I first [...]
Warner Robins resident Jonatan Martinez arrived in San Francisco today to begin a walk across the country for the DREAM Act and fairer immigration policies as a member of Campaign for an American DREAM (CAD). People across the country have called for a fair and humane immigration reform. On March 10th, the Campaign’s walk will [...]