Newsletter: May 27, 2021
Undocu Academy helped me!
I'm Paula and I was part of the Undocu Academy.
The Academy helped me figure out what comes next after graduating from High School. We figured out college applications, scholarships, while connecting to other undocumented seniors. I shared more about my experience here.
If you are an undocumented NYC High School Junior or Senior looking for support through all those hard decisions you should apply and join the Academy.
Our virtual art auction is HAPPENING!
Head over to our instagram to see all the amazing things that are up for grabs during the month of June. We are releasing the full catalog! The funds from the auction are split between the artists and us. Support our work directly from home!
Dream Team Network
We partnered up with our Immigrant Liaison Youth Fellows for a game night and networking event. Don't forget to bring a friend! Teachers are welcomed as well for our educator room.
When: Friday, May 28th
Where: Virtually
Legislative Updates
New legislative bill alert! NY is stepping up to pass the #DignityNotDetention bill to end immigration detention contracts between ICE and county jails, correctional facilities & all government facilities across the state. We are a part of these efforts!
On May 22, the Secretary of DHS announced a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti for 18 months!
Learning Opportunity
Reposted from QTIE:
QTIE: Queer, Trans, and Intersex Educators is thrilled to announce our 14th annual conference, More Than Me: Moving Beyond Tolerance. Workshops will welcome elementary, middle, and high school youth as well as the educators, parents and caretakers bringing them.
Starting with a presentation session leading into two workshop sessions, we are grateful to the many incredible organizations facilitating, including PFLAG, the Ackerman Institute's Gender and Family Project, Hollaback!, DESI Rainbow Parents and Allies, the LGBTQ Network, the NYS Youth Leadership Council, Hetrick Martin Institute, and more. We'll close our conference with an open performance space for youth to shine and be celebrated. The online conference takes place on June 4th at 4:00pm.
Register by May 30th using this link
If you have any questions, check out our website or email us at qtienyc@gmail.com.
