A network fighting to create space for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants to not only survive but thrive.
#ImmigrationIsABlackIssue
#UndocuBlack
Founded in January 2016 the UndocuBlack Network is a multi-generational network of currently and formerly undocumented Black people that fosters community, facilitates access to resources, and advocates to transform the realities of our people, so we are thriving and living our fullest lives.
Have you applied to DACA yet?
Are you thinking of applying for DACA? Do you know anyone whom this video might help? Watch our educational ASL video on DACA here. Please let us know if you have any questions, comment and share.
Have you applied to DACA yet? Are you thinking of applying for DACA? Do you know anyone whom this video might help? Watch our educational ASL video on DACA here. Please let us know if you have any questions, comment and share.
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Video Description: Alternative transcript available below.
Video opens up with this text “Immigration is a Black Issue”- a white font on a black background with another title underneath it is “Things you need to know about Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by UndocuBlack Network”- This text is black on a mustard yellow background.
‘What is UndocuBlack?’ Text appears in black font on a mustard yellow background on the screen and a black female Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI/DI) wearing black clothing on a yellow background comes on the screen, then she begins signing this:
“The UndocuBlack Network (UBN), founded in 2016, is a multigenerational network of currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants. UndocuBlack’s work focuses on challenging marginalizing narratives around migration, advocating for policies that positively impact Black immigrants, and community wellness. UBN has chapters in New York City, the DC/MD/VA area, and Los Angeles, CA.”
Next a male black CDI/DI wearing black clothing on a yellow background appears on the screen and the words ‘Understanding DACA and its History’ comes on the screen . The interpreter signs:
“DACA is a policy fought for by immigrant youth and created by the Obama Administration in 2012 to protect certain undocumented individuals who came to the United States as children from deportation. In addition to protection from deportation, DACA recipients are eligible for work authorization, a social security number, and a state-issued identification or driver’s licenses. Prior to the July 2020 memorandum, DACA was granted for a two-year period with a two- year renewal opportunity. There are approximately 645,600 current DACA recipients. Here is a photo of several Black DACA recipients. “
On the Screen appears a photo of five Black women smiling and holding signs that says ‘Home is here.’
“The words Now that DACA is back here is what you need to know will appear on the screen followed by a text that reads ‘This is your window to apply for DACA if you can for the first time!
The same Black CDI comes on the screen and a mellow music accompanying him on the background signs:
“UndocuBlack will continue to work with the Biden administration and Congress to fight relentlessly for all pathways to legalization to become reality. While we wait for implementation, UBN will resume its leading role in fighting against injustices and unfair immigration policies that will put our community at disadvantage or harm. Please follow us on our social media handles to stay connected and get more updates.”
On the screen appears the social media handles of UBN( FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram) in yellow fonts on a black screen along with the UBN website: www.UndocuBlack.org with the hashtag #ImmigirationisaBlackissue
The screen ends with the UndocuBlack logo along with Accessible Integrated Media’s logo.
A story of a DACA recipient and UndocuBlack member
Cindy shares her story here
For Cindy - For Cindy - a student, DACA recipient, and member of the UndocuBlack Network - a pathway to citizenship would a pathway to citizenship would mean not having to live in fear of expiration and expulsion and to allow her to better plan for her future. There are three bills in the Senate right now that would provide permanent protections for others like her. The time to act is now, ask Senate to pass the bills that would protect Cindy and others like Cindy.
Forbah flees his home in Cameroon and ends in detention center in the U.S.
Forbah's experience in immigration detention is one of the many stories underscoring the injustice of our immigration system. His story tells the inhumanity of the immigration detention system in the United States of America and why the Biden administration and members of Congress must act immediately to implement dignity, freedom and fairness to our immigration system, starting with defunding ICE and CBP and ending racist Trump-era policies, like Title 42. #DefundHate #EndTitle42 #DefendBlackImmigrants
Undocublack member lys isma speaks out the need for permanent protection for tps holders
Temporary Protective Status (TPS) Holder from Haiti and UndocuBlack Member Lys, explains the importance of having laws that recognize that Black immigrants are beyond temporary. We demand Permanent Protection for TPS Holders Now! Legal Permanent Residency for all #TPS holders is along overdue. A pathway to citizenship for the 400k+ TPS Holders cannot wait. Now is the time to demand that the U.S Senate pass the #SecureAct to ensure permanent protections for the hardworking families and individuals who have supported this country through their economic and social contributions.
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