Inspired by the Sites of Conscience's work, we asked people what they knew about their families' roots in the U.S., what they thought about how immigrants are treated now and whether or not they agree with use of the i-word to describe people.
Drop the I-Word is a public education campaign powered by immigrants and diverse communities across the country that value human dignity and are working to eradicate the dehumanizing slur "illegals" from everyday use and public discourse. The i-word opens the door to racial profiling and violence and prevents truthful, respectful debate on immigration. No human being is illegal. Learn more
La campaña llamada "Drop the I-Word" en ingles y conocida en español como "Ningún Ser Humano Es Ilegal" cuenta con la participación de migrantes y comunidades diversas a través del país que valoran la dignidad humana y están trabajando para retirar el epíteto deshumanizante, 'ilegales,' del uso cotidiano y el discurso publico. El insulto abre el paso al perfilamiento racial y la violencia y obstruye la verdad y el respeto en el debate migratorio. Ningún Ser Humano es Ilegal. Leer más
How can you get people and media to drop the i-word? Find out how to take action!
¿Como puede instar a su comunidad y fuentes periodísticas que dejen el termino "ilegales"? ¡Infórmese y tome acción!
I will not call any human being "illegal." The racially charged slur and related terms confuse the immigration debate, fuel violence and don't reflect my values. I join communities nationwide in challenging all media to do the same.
No le llamaré "ilegal" a ningún ser humano. Este insulto racial y palabras asociadas confunden el debate migratorio, emprenden la violencia y no reflejan mis principios. Me uno a comunidades al nivel nacional exigiéndole a los medios de comunicación que hagan igual.
Read Warmth of Other Suns with Drop the I-Word: Here’s How!
by S. Leigh Thompson on Wednesday, February 1 2012, 10:45AM
Drop the I-Word Friday Friend: No Name-Calling Week
by S. Leigh Thompson on Friday, January 27 2012, 1:33PM
Celebrate Black History Month: Read The Warmth of Other Suns
by S. Leigh Thompson on Thursday, January 26 2012, 12:56PM
How the Right Made Racism Sound Fair—and Changed Immigration Politics
by Gabriel Thompson on Tuesday, September 13 2011, 9:33AM
GOP strategists have won the messaging war—and Democrats have conceded defeat. Gabriel Thompson tells the long, sad story of D.C.’s immigrant-bashing rhetoric.
See the full list of media outlets and organizations that have pledged to stop the dehumanizing use of the word “illegal”.
Vea la lista completa de organizaciones y fuentes periodísticas que han prometido no usar la deshumanizante palabra “I”.
