Join us at the Marco Antonio Firebaugh Tribute
Check out the English Version of our Latest Documentary on the
Dreamers Study Abroad Program:
A Dream Come True (2016)
The Winter 2015 trip, funded by the Juntos Podemos / Together We Can Foundation, was a dream come true for 30 Dreamers who did not have the opportunity to return to Mexico, in some cases, for more than 20 years since they were brought as children to the United States.
CMSC Multimedia Director and filmmaker Lidieth Arevalo, created the wonderful documentary below, which features highlights from the Winter 2015 Dreamers Study Abroad 24-day trip, including exciting travel moments, emotional family reunions, and strong friendships developing among the participants. The documentary below is in English, and the Spanish version included in our previous newsletter is available here.
To see more videos related to our program, visit our official YouTube account here.
You’re Invited!
Marco Antonio Firebaugh Tribute Night
Marco Antonio Firebaugh’s legacy reflects a wide range of undertakings, and foremost was his dedication to serving the most vulnerable and the underrepresented. Above all, he stood up for immigrants and working families.
Marco was born on October 13, 1966 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, migrated to the U.S. as a young boy and never forgot his humble beginnings. After being diagnosed with liver disease in 2003, he died on March 21, 2006 from severe complications.
His legacy lives on today in particular through his AB-540 bill, signed into law on Oct 12, 2001 by Governor Gray Davis, allowing undocumented students in California to pay in-state tuition, at public colleges and universities rather than the out-of-state rate for non-residents. A historic breakthrough precedent in U.S. higher education, now replicated by several states that benefit the growing student population now often referred to as Dreamers.
To learn more about Marco Antonio Firebaugh’s life and legacy, read this article from the CMSC website and see the video below:
