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Every person’s experience with DACA is different. Throughout this reading it made me think of quite a few things. Many people think that people who have DACA are good to go. What many people don’t know is that there are restrictions on having DACA. As mentioned in the reading, DACA is a “band-aid” that helps people temporarily. Being under DACA can be difficult for certain individuals. For instance, an old friend of mine has DACA and she states, “ I appreciate it, but then hate how people view me. Sometimes I tend to feel left out and unwelcome. There are times where DACA is not helping and I have to work extra to pay money for school.” Others have DACA and qualify for certain things. My point here is not everyone who has DACA has it all set in the United States and that is something people should realize.

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This article has made me realize how undocumented people feel and felt when DACA was being proposed and how while they felt great for being "daca-mented" they also felt guilty and unworthy of their approval for a work permit and such when other people in their lives had worked harder or deserve it just as much as others that were allowed to apply to DACA.
I enjoyed this reading since I felt like it gave me more of an insight of daca-meted individuals. In the beginning I thought that DACA would be this thing that would give my mom and opportunity, which it did, but at the same time it left my dad behind sine her didn't meet the DACA requirements.
How do you think we can give other undocumented people an opportunity to programs such as DACA? How can we include them in these laws and programs ??

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After reading the article I felt as if I gained so much information that I had not known whether it was about DACA recipients, testimonio methods and queer brown bodies in Las Vegas.

My questions for our guests are, what was it like to interview the participants in your study but more so the parents of the participants. Did that create any emotions or feeling while working with the parents and hearing their stories.

Are there any thoughts you might have on how to make DACA more inclusive for students and those who are undocumented applying for DACA.

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Throughout the article, many characteristics about DACA were highlighted that not many people consider. When someone says they are under DACA everyone thinks that individual is good to go and they are set for being in the U.S. and going to school and/or working. However, as the reading stated, it is a "band-aid" that helps the individuals temporarily. With being under DACA comes the costs and the number of times needing to renew. Can we get more analysis on why and how Xuanito resisted DACA?

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The reading "Somos joteria" reminded me of the power in community, in finding our place in the struggle in finding love and joy in organizing.  From  " Triunfando con o sin papeles" I loved the term “¡Jota triunfa!” and the explanation of its layered meanings "The phrase calls upon us to reclaim our joy, to heal, and ultimately to triumph in the face of generations of pain and struggle."
These testimonios were all very powerful.  My question would be: "As an educator to little ones (K-5th) how can I be of service, or ensure that I am a part of the joteria movement?"

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Triunfando con o sin papeles made me see myself as part of the communities that were being talked about. This is special to me because as DACA-mented individuals we are portrayed to be this "exceptional immigrant" and forced to hide our other identities. Being undocumented is only a part of who we are and sometimes it is hard to allow other sides of our identities to exist. There is no such thing as a good or bad immigrant just humans and people trying to survive.
Question
1. In what ways can the immigration movement can improve?
2.   How can the immigration movement be changed to be more inclusive of other undocumented experiences?
-Manny

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The reading, “Triunfando com o sin papeles” really resonated with me as I was part of the 2018 “Families Belong Together” March in Downtown Los Angeles. I was able to be part of the organization process thanks to Planned Parenthood, in which they directed me to CHIRLA. I attended all the event planning meetings by myself, and when the day of the march came, I also attended it on my own. I felt so lost, and I only had $5 (which I ended up spending on a pin that stated, “I really do CARE, so should you). I ended up making friends with a mom and daughter (which I still keep in contact with today) but we broke off after being harassed by white supremacists.

My questions:

-In what significant ways, to you, have immigration and LGBTQ+ rights changed over the last 20 years?

-Do you believe the jotería movement has space to grow in communities like South Central? Would Alex’s description of South Central still hold true today?

-Brenda

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The reading for this week gave me a deeper understanding surrounding immigration in the United States. I did not realize how many restrictions were placed for people who were applying for DACA. Something I really enjoyed in this reading was how much new language was introduced to me. I had never heard of terms like "citizenism" or "undocuqueer" before. I also feel language can play a huge role in how people are perceived; so when words like "illegal" are used, it can create a dehumanizing effect. It is really upsetting to consistently hear this type of language because it can also lead to physical forms of violence. I appreciate the work in giving undocumented and DACA-mented folks a voice.
-Chelsy Quirarte

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This weeks reading introduced the term “undocuqueer,” and the overall discriminatory language that surrounds immigration in the US. The reading focused on intersectionality and how queer undocumented folks suffer different angles of oppression like deportation, violence, and displacement. After reading, I started to reflect on how DACA centers on illustrating the illusion of perfecting an image of a deserving immigrant, one who is passive and follows the strict guidelines that the government sets as the precedent. This excluded many people while also dehumanizing them for not fitting into these categories that are heavily conditioned on what the government sets morally correct. My question for this week would be, how can we dismantle/deconstruct the stigma of undocuqueer when it so concentrated in our institutions, like academia?
-breny Lopez-gramajo

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After reading Are All Raza Womym Queer? An Exploration of Sexual Identity in a Chicana/Latina Student Organization, finding out about PAR as a method of research has caused even more interest in conducting interviews in order to interact with participants. Joining an organization and interacting with the participants of the study is something that I would want to do. I think it is a good way to build trust among the members. A question I have for Dr. Tijerina-Revilla is, in the section titled "Methods," I was not able to find if you indicated this: Had you already been participating in Raza Womym and then decided to do your research or did you choose to complete research on this organization and then began to participate in the organization? -Priscilla

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This week's reading made me think about how no social movement is one-dimensional. That is, Queer people exist in non-Queer movements and often are at the forefront of the struggles for liberation and humanity. Further, while DACA provides some opportunity for certain undocumented people, it leaves out a lot of undocumented folks who are portrayed as "evil". The dichotomy that exists here is the real evil

My question would be:
1) When researching vulnerable populations, when can we include actual names/pictures of folks?
2) How does one use their own positionality to advocate for others (in the academy?)?
-Cantero

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Reading about muxeristas and jotx histories was so interesting to me because it was my first time reading about this topic. The story of Jose caught my attention the most because he felt like he had to “come to terms with” the fact that he has to hide his sexuality in order to seem more masculine. How would you advise us as the younger generation to have conversations with our parents who may still think like Jose’s father, without sounding like we are disrespecting them and their beliefs?-Maribel

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The history of DACA was something I should have known about, but didn't. After reading Triunfando con o sin papeles, I have learned how immigrants and their children have been affected by the immigration laws made by the government. The methodology used (interviews) is something I am interested in doing for any research that I do. It was very meaningful reading about the participants and what they said. I could almost feel how much suffering they have had. I say almost because I have never had to go through what they have gone through. My mother came to the U.S. in the 1970s by herself and she said it was easier than she thought it would be. She took a bus to Tijuana and was being questioned about what her plans were in the U.S. She saw some people on the U.S. side and she said she knew them and she was let into the U.S. She did not know these people. What Xuanito said about "honor(ing) all of the undocumented people who have transitioned waiting for a system to validate their humanity." And wanting to honor the family members and the pain that they have "been through as a collective. You deserve to heal." The healing part is important. I have a question for the authors: When the interviews were conducted, were you affected by the participants talking about their struggles? If yes, how did you work through that? Did the participants say if they have ways of healing for themselves and their families? -Priscilla P.

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1. When did you first begin your research regarding undocu/dacamented people?
2. Can you share with us any current project(s) you are working on right now if there is any?
-Dalia

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In the article, "Truinfando con o sin papeles..." the words muxerista and joteria both come up frequently that I am unfamiliar with. Can you please explain what these terms mean and what a muxerista and joteria community consists of?- Gisele A.

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The "Triunfando con o sin papeles" article really hit home for me because one of my closest aunts is a DACA recipient. She was about 3 years old when she migrated to the US with my mom who was 11. Growing up I always assumed my aunt had ventured the same path as my mom to citizenship. Because my mom applied for a worker's permit through asylum she was approved but my aunt had to wait and hope another path would open. I remember having a conversation with my parents, when I was 10, that we had agreed to be my cousin's legal guardian if my aunt & uncle were ever deported. DACA was such a blessing to my aunt. I remember hearing her experience and sounds very similar to Maria's sentiment about how useful and life-changing her work permit has been (17).
It is always so heartbreaking to hear how uncertain many undocumented or DACAmented folks feel because of who's in power & what they are using their platform for. My household carries a lot of bitterness towards the administrations that have proven, again and again, undocumented people are not valued as humans.
I am grateful to have read these experiences of youth who have been able to conceptualize their lives and see the flaws in the system that have caused them pain. Reading about the social justice work being done is motivating and inspiring. I am hoping in class we can talk more about the work being done.