Did you see it? a DREAMer at the Convention

from Mahwish, America's Voice

History was made by a DREAMer again last night when Benita Veliz, an aspiring citizen from Texas, became the first undocumented person ever to address a national political convention. It’s a true testament to the growing political power of the immigrant youth movement.

Before her speech, Benita told Univision anchor Mariana Atencio:
I almost feel like the last 19 years of my life have been in preparation for this moment, in the sense that I’ve spent the last 19 years of my life learning to be undocumented, living in the United States, learning what it’s like to feel American in every sense of the word — and yet, not being able to call yourself an American on paper. And I think all of those experiences have shaped and molded my life into being able to stand up and voice the dreams of many young people who find themselves in this very same situation.

If you missed Benita's historic speech last night, you can watch a recording of it by clicking here.

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