City is the first stop on kids’ courageous journey to the White House
On April 11th, Atlanta’s youth will welcome 40 participants of the We Belong Together Kids Caravan, as they make their first stop on a week-long bus journey to Washington,
DC, to stand in unity for their country and stand up to Trump’s attacks.
Many of these young people have been directly impacted by deportations, family separation, lack of investment in their schools, and criminalization of their friends. Throughout the day, children and youth from Atlanta and the
Kids Caravan will participate in series of activities to build community and learn from each other. With their futures at stake, youth are demanding a country that welcomes and respects everyone.
Charlene, a 17 year-old Kid Caravan participant from Miami, said,
“The problems that we face as Latinos and as African Americans are similar, and we need each other to make a difference in America. I
want to help get the message across that immigrants are being treated unfairly. A lot of us work in farm labor, and we don’t get paid much. Now we also have to deal with the fear of our loved ones being deported, because President Trump is not willing to listen
to us. But I will never give up, and I most definitely stand up for what I believe in and that makes me unbreakable.”
Children and youth from the Kids Caravan kicked off their journey in Miami on April 10th, and will unite with hundreds of other kids and supporters in DC in front of the White House on April 13th. They will encircle Lafayette Park to demonstrate the unbreakable bonds between them, and host a speak out to declare their vision for the country.
Atlanta youth host learning exchange with We Belong Together Kids Caravan.
When: Tuesday, April 11, 1p.m. to 5 p.m. EST
1:00-2:30pm: Lunch and
Community Dialogue/Exchange
2:30-3:00pm: Breakdancing
and Fitness Games with T.O.M.A. Fitness
3:00-4:00pm: Historic West
End youth and family bike tour
4:30-5:00pm: Closing out
and Kids Caravan farewell
Where:
992 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310 (Gallery 992)
Who:
Kids, youth, members of We Belong Together, Gallery 992, National Domestic Workers Alliance’s We Dream in Black ATL, The W.A.Y., T.O.M.A. Fitness, Project South, and GLAHR.
Visuals:
100+ children, youth, and families; biking tour of historic West End; posters; banners; kid activities.
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