10 brave leaders. 5,200 miles. Representing PrYSM, ONA, DARE, and Deported Diaspora. The Solidarity Caravan took 10 people to show solidarity with the people of Arizona who are facing a racist bill (SB 1070), which requires police officers to racially profile anyone they suspect of not having legal immigration status.

Little Kid giving Damery and Kevin a lesson or two on break-dancing.

The S.E.A. The Future conference brought together over 100 Southeast Asian youth and adults, as well as allies and stakeholders of the SEA community. For two-days, participants engaged in youth-led workshops and forums. We also released a copy of our long-awaited report, “The Quality of Life for Southeast Asian Youth.” We also released an Agenda for Policy Change, which is our list of recommendations that we want to see in the City of Providence and State of Rhode Island.

Davide handing out the Conference Agenda... and still checking out our awesome room!

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PrYSM members during an orientation meeting in November 2009.
Christina S., Annason P., Ging M., Danny T., Vanda P., Davi P., Teni S.

The 2009 PrYSM T-Shirt ... get yours for only $20!

PrYSM with Jay and Shirley @ Seattle.

Jaylynn “Jay” Mercado and Shirley Tan, and their two children, are trailblazers in the struggle for immigration equality. They have testified before congress to support the passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)

Building Queer Southeast Asian Power, at the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, conference, Seattle, 2009

9 Unity Camping Trip

PrYSM Unity Camping Trip, 2009.

PrYSM Unity Camping Trip, 2009.