While have been trying to keep up with the dizzying array of events unfolding around us on t, but we have allowed the activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fly bellow the radar. Over the weekend, the Washington Post reported that the “Pentagon and Homeland Security Department are developing contingency plans to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexican border.” On the latest natisvist front, immigrants are being blamed for the swine flu.

During the Hispanic Male Summit, the panel was asked by an ESL teacher asked what could these young Latinos do so they too could reap the benefits of going to college. I told them point blank, you make them scared of you. You let them know we are here and we are not going anywhere. I also reminded our newly elected Sheirff who voted him into office to make him the first Hispanic elected sheriff in Harris County. Most importantly, I reminded them of 2006.

On May 1st, it time we take to the streets and demand an end to immigration policies that marginalize and dehumanize millions of our people. It is important that we make this march historic and important, and that we will not stop. We have yet to speak with a unified political voice that forces our government to do right by all of us. But we can starting today, with your help.

As inaugural member, I like to introduce you to a new and exciting organization, Presente.org. There goal is to create a broad-based online community of Latinos and our allies strong enough to make the United States honor its promises and protect our people. To plan to kick off the on May 1st, and they don’t play to stop there – this organization is in it for the long haul by tackling the issues that most affect our communities, such as education and health care.

Our power is in our voices and our numbers. It starts by affirming a simple pledge: to stand up and speak out for the interests of Latino communities. Please join us, and just as important, invite your friends and family to do the same: Presente.org

President Obama has pledged to push for immigration reform, and other politicians are also with us. For the first time in a generation, we have a real chance to drastically change our country’s immigration policy, impacting the lives of millions of friends, family members, and coworkers. But we can’t rely on politicians to pass real and just reforms. There are strong forces who stand against us, and they’ve made it clear that they will do everything in their to fight true reform.

Real change will only happen if everyday people speak with a strong, unified voice. It is time we start looking behind the FACADE that passes for news. We must open our eyes to the truth to the ills of this nativist movement – the hatred, the racism, and the ignorance BEHIND this pretty facade.

If you hate…oppression…shackles…chains…exploitation – then I ask you to join us!

If you hate…injustice…inequality…segregation…isolationism – join us!

Presente.org seeks to make possible by using the Internet and national media to hold our leaders accountable, making our political presence accurately reflect our importance to this country. It is time to stand up and be counted, and show the world how large our movement really is!

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