As a child, Gerson Cortes spent a lot of time staring into space, imagining what his life would be like when he grew up. The dreams were never the same, but they followed a basic path: I would sometimes come home from an excavation, shovel in hand, and a priceless, ancient artifact cradled in my arm.
Or, I would get home from a long day on set, throat sore from yelling commands at the crew. And others, I would arrive home from a long book signing tour, where thousands of people lined up to buy ...
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AB 131
I Support AB 131 – Bupendra’s Story
My name is Bupendra and I support AB 131. Ethnically Indian, I was born in Fiji and I came to the United States when I was two-years-old. Six months later, I became undocumented. At the age of 23, I became undocumented and Unafraid.
I never knew what it meant to be undocumented; all I knew is that I had a passion to learn. I was exactly like the student sitting next to me, learning about the values this country was founded on, believing that those who work hard can succeed in America. As sapp...
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I Support AB 131 – Marisol Granillo’s Poem

AB -131
By Marisol Granillo
Undocumented and unafraid
Never giving up on my
Dreams
Optimist until the end with a
Courageous spirit, my eyes see the
Unseen, the AB-131
Miracle that will
Enable me to open the
Next door
To
Encounter my
Dream of becoming a successful individual in this great nation.
Documents will not stop me from
Reaching my dream and
Enter to the
Academic system in which I
Must learn the truth,
Equal rights I demand for I am a human being with
Rights....
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