Asian American DREAMers' Collective

12/24/2017

AADC members Angie Kim Philip Chen James Jeong Jason sat down with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to discuss the current congressional debate over , continuing resolution, and the . She emphasized that the issue with Congress is lack of empathy. This is important to learn because without it, there is no sense of urgency.

Regardless, she reminds us to continue sharing our stories, our hopes and Dreams, and to NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!

Thank you Senator for your compassion and empathy. Thank you for being a champion of our voices and community.

12/20/2017

Senator Gilibrand met with Dreamers across New York state yesterday. She recommitted herself to ensuring she’d support a CLEAN DREAM Act before the end of the year. She also committed herself to supporting the economic investments our community needs as thousands have already lost their status. Thank you The New York Immigration Coalition for your leadership this week.

12/20/2017

AADC joins United We Dream The New York Immigration Coalition FIRM and thousand of Dreamers from across the country for Dreamer Action week in efforts to pass . We need both Republican and Democratic leaders and lawmakers to stand on the right side of justice. Nearly more than million young lives and 11 million families are at stake.

12/02/2017

AADC member Jisu explains why she needs AAPI and all immigrants to stand together in solidarity to urge the congress to pass the !

11/19/2017

Inhumanity. Cruelty. Tragedy.
We must organize and stop this right now! Who’s with us?!

DRUM (Desis Rising Up & Moving), Jackson Heights Immigrant Solidarity Network, and New Sanctuary Coalition are supporting to keep Riaz family together. They ask that we support in the following ways:

1. Keep an eye on DRUM's and JHISN's FB page for any upcoming actions.
2. He goes in at 9am on Monday. Accompaniment is limited/restricted, but people are welcome to join https://www.facebook.com/events/138939920093888/
3. If he is detained there will be a 5pm presser outside Fed Plaza
4. People can call Federal Plaza @ (212) 264-4213 and try to reach his Deportation Officer John @ 26 Federal Plaza, Room 9-110, New York, NY 10278 (Riaz Talukder's A #093-119-831)

A long time New Yorker in this country illegally has three days left in this country with his family in Queens.

11/08/2017

While the Senate Republicans are ruling out any protection for Dreamers to an omnibus government spending bill, the Democrats are pushing back with threat of government shutdown. Meanwhile, innocent lives are being deported, families are being separated, 10 year old girl with cerebral palsy is being arrested by ICE and our community is hurting.
No more politics. No more deals. Immigration reform is about measuring humanity. We must reflect on our value, compassion and love.

Thanks for listening and watching. Please support for a Clean Dream Act. Talk to your neighbors, friends, colleagues. Call your elected officials, the white house and members of congress! Let them know that you demand for a
In solidarity.

10/21/2017

Stay woke. Pay attention. Look around you. Who are we leaving behind?

10/19/2017

Today, in collaboration with MinKwon Center, NYIC, and countless other ally organization, we as AADC and Asian American undocumented young adults stood with our Muslim families across the country in solidarity.

The recently issued (Third version) Travel ban by the Trump administration is a direct threat to our freedom of religion and the Constitution.

When our Muslim Brothers and sisters are under attack by vicious rhetorics and policies, we as AADC and Asian American Immigrants are also under attack! And we will always stand by our communities and fight back!

Special shout out to NYIC, Minkwon Center, Chhaya, Linda Sarsour Mpowerchange.

Much thanks to all organizations:
Arab American Association of New York
The Arab-American Family Support Center
African Services Committee
of Western NY
Workers' Center of CNY
Syracuse RISE
Yemeni American Merchants Association - YAMA
The Interfaith Center of New York
The Riverside Church in the City of New York
Valley Commmunity Center
MinKwon Center for Community Action 민권센터
Chhaya Community Development Corporation
Asian American Federation
Rise and Resist
Judson Memorial Church - New York City
Islamic Center at New York University
Push Buffalo
Worker Justice Center of New York
Katherine Brezler
Liz Oyoung
Muslim Community Network
Atlas: DIY

10/07/2017

So inspired by AADC leader, Jason Koh's, story, activism and leadership! His recent article on the plight of Dreamers and their families resonate with what is at the heart of immigrant's fight for their justice and freedom.

Thank you Jason! You are an inspiration ❤️

"The effect of lifting DREAMers as the golden standard for immigrants had the unintended consequence of dividing our community and enabling the Trump administration to set the narrative on immigration....We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no longer breathe. The immigrant community, despite its cultural differences, fights because we can no longer tolerate the conditions that are forced upon us."

With DACA’s death, it no longer matters who the "good" immigrants or "bad" immigrants are anymore. We are all now under the threat of deportation.

10/06/2017

Asian American Dreamers Rally took place tonight outside the Trump tower. We need the Congress to pass a clean Dream Act that will provide a pathway to citizenship for all our Dreamers without jeopardizing the lives of our parents, families, and rest of the 11 million undocumented communities.

Thank you to all our fellow New Yorkers for your unwavering support and love❤️.

Special shout out to Angie Kim, Tony Choi, Tereza Lee, Carlene Pinto, JoAnn Yoo, Steve Choi, Asian American Federation, New York Immigration Coalition, AALDEF, AAANY, Congresswomen Grace Meng, council member Margaret Chin, comptroller Scott Stringer, Gale Brewer and all amazing ally organizations.

10/04/2017

Denisse is a medical student in New York and a DACA recipient. Watch as she shares her story and urges Congress to pass a bipartisan .

Thank you Denisse for sharing your story and for your leadership! ❤️

09/26/2017

AADC leader Angie Kim shares her story, what it means to be an immigrant and an American, and provokes questions about how policies do not define her humanity.

"These are not just policies. These are policies that have the power to change people's lives. And there is a lot of power in that...We have to really think about how we measure humanity, and implement policies that will do justice. This is about [asking yourself] how would you measure humanity and where you stand."

Thank you to Penn State Law's Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, Professor Shoba Sivapradsa Wadhia, Deokhee Ryu, all volunteers and faculties.