My family sacrificed so much so that my sister and I could thrive. With DACA I’ll be able to provide healthcare to the communities in my hometown. I have hope because my community has never left my side.
The coronavirus will disproportionately harm the most vulnerable populations in this country, including those harmed by our immigration system. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the future of DACA and DACA recipients like Yazmin. Born in Los Mochies in Sinaloa, Mexico, Yazmin is a medical student, soon to become a doctor. She’s a DACA recipient, a twin, and a spokesperson for the state campaign to provide professional licenses to undocumented people. Yazmin’s #HomeIsHere.
In the fall of 2019, United We Dream creative produced nine videos with DACA recipients from across the country for the #HomeIsHere campaign. Each video looks at immigrants holistically: as educators, hip hop artists, friends, mothers and more. These individuals — people like Yazmin — speak about their hopes, their fears, and of moments of joy. They make it clear that no matter the Supreme Court decision, their home is here and they are here to stay.
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