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Boston Escuelita: Aprendizaje Across Generations
We are so excited for our Elders Panel at the Boston Escuelita for Latinx changemakers this weekend July 21-22! Here’s a preview of the poderosxs that will be sharing time and experience with us. Check out the full agenda aquí…
Escuelitas Are Back For 2018!
WHAT ARE ESCUELITAS? Last summer, we held our first series of Mijente Escuelitas for members and potential members to deepen our analysis, grow our skills, and strengthen the community of Latinx changemakers who can take on the attacks of our…
Mijente Responds to “Extreme and Retaliatory” Charges Against ‘Zero Tolerance’ Protesters Arrested During Yesterday’s Day of Action
Yesterday, 10 protesters were arrested for participating in a peaceful civil disobedience during the #FreeOurFuture Day of Action in downtown San Diego. The action was intended to send the message that people around the nation are demanding the abolition of…
Mijente Principles of Unity
EnglishEspañolPortuguês These are our Mijente Principles, to help us remember and guide us in struggle. 1. We are Latinx and Chicanx people that are part of movements for justice and self-determination for all people. We are pro-Black, pro-indigena, pro-worker, pro-mujer, pro-Lesbian Gay,…
Safety & Travel Tips for San Diego #FreeOurFuture
Nothing here should be taken as legal advice. Consult a trusted attorney for information specific to your case. Jump to specific sections: Preparing to Travel Traveling by Bus/Car/Van Traveling by Plane Communicating Securely In San Diego Participating in Direct Action…
Leading Latinx Racial Justice Organization Releases “Free Our Future” Policy Platform in Wake of War Waged Against Immigrants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Monica Trevino, 773-573-8667 / [email protected] Leading Latinx Racial Justice Organization Releases “Free Our Future” Policy Platform in Wake of War Waged Against Immigrants Policy Calls for Full-Scale Decriminalization of Immigration Today, Mijente, a national Latinx organization…
No Ban, No Wall, No Cages! #FreeOurFuture
June 26, 2018 While the Trump Administration has intensified the war on Muslim communities in new and dangerous ways, our Muslim neighbors have been facing heightened threats to their survival for years. In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. government…
6 things everyone who cares about stopping separation of children must know about Trump’s Executive Order
[En español abajo] ¡Ojo! Trump executive order still allows for family imprisonment and continued prosecutions. A quick look of the text shows: 6 cosas que a todos los que les interesa parar la separación de los niños migrantes de sus…
Dramatic Increase of Mass Prosecutions Intensifies Family Separation and Criminalization Crisis
Attorney General Jeff Sessions brings back controversial Operation Streamline to San Diego Today news broke that the Trump administration is significantly escalating its “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to immigrants seeking refuge in the U.S. and plan to introduce…