About Us
As undocumented young people, we are crucial to the future of our society, and our powerful voices must be part of public discourse and media. In recent years, much progress has been made to support undocumented youth living in the United States. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program allowed numerous undocumented young adults to receive work authorization and protection from deportation. However, we must recognize that a great portion of undocumented youth and families are being left out.
In presidential speeches, one-minute congressional floor statements, and intermittent media coverage, we hear passionate arguments for and against broad immigration reform. As the debate heats up across the country, our voices as undocumented people must be at the center of the discussion. Yes, our stories are complex and multifaceted — they don't fit neatly into a single narrative or simple statistics — but, in striving for a workable solution to our immigration system, we must honor the diversity of the undocumented experience and, ultimately, the wondrous complexity of every human life.
In presidential speeches, one-minute congressional floor statements, and intermittent media coverage, we hear passionate arguments for and against broad immigration reform. As the debate heats up across the country, our voices as undocumented people must be at the center of the discussion. Yes, our stories are complex and multifaceted — they don't fit neatly into a single narrative or simple statistics — but, in striving for a workable solution to our immigration system, we must honor the diversity of the undocumented experience and, ultimately, the wondrous complexity of every human life.
About "Things I'll Never Say"
“Things I’ll Never Say” is an online platform for undocumented young people across the country to create our own immigration narratives by boldly sharing our personal experiences through writing, video, audio, art, comics, photography and other creative media. The stories on this website show the power of art and creativity in vividly conveying truths about the undocumented experience. The title of the website was inspired by a collection of stories written by students participating in E4FC’s Creative Writing Program and published in the Fall 2011 issue of the Harvard Educational Review.
About E4FC's Creative Writing Program
Since summer 2010, E4FC’s Creative Writing Program teaches undocumented young people to share their stories through creative writing. The program creates a safe space and nurturing community that allows individuals to honor their immigration stories, grow and heal through their writing, and share their work with broader audiences. These talented young people shed light on what it is like to grow up as undocumented. They talk about not being able to return to their homelands, about wanting to be accepted as Americans, and about the fear of living in the shadows.
About Educators For Fair Consideration
Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration’s mission is to support undocumented students in realizing their academic and career goals and actively contributing to society. E4FC offers holistic programming that addresses the financial, legal, career, and emotional health needs of undocumented students. Our programming is designed by and for undocumented young people with support from committed allies.
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About the Graphic Designer
Santiago Uceda is a Peruvian-born illustrator/designer now living in a small college town in the Pacific Northwest where he spends his days creating motion graphics and websites for Oregon State University. His work has appeared in the American Illustration Annual, you can see more of his work at santiagouceda.com
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