Aspiring for fairness and opportunity

August 21, 2009

buttons Posted by: Christopher Punongbayan

Below is the story of 21-year old, Stephanie, who is an advocate for the federal and California DREAM Act.   She is a member of the immigrant youth group, ASPIRE – Asian Students Promoting Immigrant Rights Through Education.

My name is Stephanie and I am 21 years old. I was born in Guan Dong, China. Once people get to know me more and know about my personal history, they reply; “Oh! Stephanie, you are so mature!” Every time I hear that, it reminds me of what I have gone through independently for six years. The things I have gone through were full of tears, sadness, loneliness, happiness, obstacles, homesickness, hopes, and dreams. Read the rest of this entry »


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