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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
Updates, News and Calls to Action
Últimas, Noticias y Acción
Undocumented Army Wife: “I define myself. My name is Fanny.”
By Mónica Novoa on March 14, 2012 1:07 PM
Fanny Martinez of the Latino Youth Action League shared her story as a grad student and an army wife in a moving speech at this year’s Coming Out of the Shadows rally in Chicago. She wants politicians to stop playing with the lives of undocumented people. Read More
My name is Fernanda; I am UndocuQueer, unafraid, & unashamed!
By Mónica Novoa on March 13, 2012 12:07 PM
Fernanda Marroquin shares a very personal story about the pain and triumph along her journey as she came out of the shadows and proudly embraced the two sides of her UndocuQueer identity. Read More
I am a Strong and Beautiful Undocumented Leader
By Mónica Novoa on March 12, 2012 9:33 AM
Dulce Guerrero talks about the importance of mental health support for undocumented people and The National Immigrant Youth Alliance’s new UndocuHealth initiative. Read More
Book Club Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns, Week 5
By Mónica Novoa on March 7, 2012 10:08 AM
Join the discussion for Drop the I-Word book club’s 5th and last week of reading The Warmth of Other Suns with BAJI. Read the questions and comment on Facebook! Read More
Book Club Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns, Week 4
By Mónica Novoa on February 29, 2012 10:47 AM
Join the discussion for Drop the I-Word book club’s 4th week of reading The Warmth of Other Suns with BAJI. Read the questions and comment on Facebook - 1 week left! Read More
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.
The epithet “illegals” promotes a culture of intolerance and violence toward foreign nationals, undocumented immigrants, and people of color. Say these instead:
El epíteto "ilegales" promueve la cultura de la intolerancia y la violencia hacia los extranjeros, los migrantes indocumentados, y la gente de color. Hay otros términos que podemos usar, por ejemplo:por ejemplo:
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”.
Your pledge will be added to the growing list of people and groups that are asking media outlets to drop the i-word. We will keep you updated by email on the campaign and how you can take action.
Su compromiso se añadirá a la lista creciente de personas y grupos que están pidiendo a los medios de comunicación a abandonar el i-palabra. Les mantendremos informados por correo electrónico sobre la campaña y cómo se puede actuar.
