Trail of Dreams
On January 1, 2010, four brave students from Florida – Felipe Matos, Gaby Pacheco, Carlos Roa, and Juan Rodriguez – left Miami to embark on a 1,500-mile march to our nation's capitol in support of the Dream Act and calling upon our nation’s leaders to ensure that young people like themselves, and all immigrants, have the chance to realize their potential and fully participate in society.
After four months of taking a courageous stand on behalf of millions who suffer under our failed immigration system, after meeting with community leaders in multiple cities, after enduring discrimination and hate along the way, and after sharing their stories on a journey of a lifetime they will finally reach their destination. The New Latino Movement is proud to invite you to join us in supporting the inspiring young advocates by attending the following final events.
Note: Should any additional public events be added we will update this event page and send notices to the group.
Welcome the Trail of Dreams As They Arrive in Alexandria, VA
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tenants and Workers United Office
3801 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA.
On Monday April 26, 2010, Gaby, Luis, Felipe, and Carlos will arrive in Chirilagua, the heart of the Latino immigrant community in Northern Virginia's Alexandria region.
Community members and scores of supporters from all walks of life including business owners, churches, students, and artists will join the Trail of Dreams walkers and walk along Mount Vernon, which runs from the Braddock Metro Station, in solidarity as the students make their way to 3801 Mount Vernon Avenue for a community welcoming.
The Chirilagua & DC Region Welcomes the Trail of Dreamers community-led event will be the first stop of the students as they prepare for a May 1st mobilization in Washington, DC.
- 4-6 p.m. Meet the Trail of Dreams as they walk into Alexandria
- 6-6:30 p.m. Walk the last .5 miles of their journey with community members
- 6:30-8 p.m. Welcome Ceremony and Concert at TWU office
Organized by: Tenants and Workers United with support of The New Latino Movement, El Zol, the largest Spanish Radio Station in the region; Metro Latino USA.com, the first and only bilingual online newspaper; Cerro Verde, a Latin American restaurant, Eden Supermarket, Herba Life-Alexandria, Iglesia Santa Maria, Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista, LIUNA Laborers Union, Hispanic Students Association of George Mason, SCS Title & Escrow, LLC, a real estate company; and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.
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Join the Trail of Dreams in the Final 6-Mile March From Alexandria to Washington, DC For the Rally for Immigrant Rights
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Tenants and Workers United Office
3801 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA.
They've walked from the tip of Florida through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia - 1,500 miles - calling for solutions to our failed immigration system and facing intense anti-immigrant sentiment, including the KKK, along the way. Now, as they prepare for their final walk of an incredible journey that has made a national impact, please join the New Latino Movement and our community partners as we accompany Gaby, Luis, Felipe, and Carlos on their final six mile walk into the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. for a 2 p.m. Rally for Immigrant Rights at Lafayette Park in front of the White House.
