A Denver Dreamer discusses the latest DACA ruling, and what it could mean to his community.
“I like to tell people that as an immigrant, as a gay man, there are opportunities to thrive here in Denver,” Flores-Muñoz begins. “Being so outspoken and ‘unapologetic’ about my identity has allowed me to benefit from services and opportunities. I think there is an opportunity for growth right now if we embrace our identities, if we don’t shy away from them.”
In June, Flores-Muñoz and other Dreamers were invited to the White House to celebrate the tenth anniversary of DACA. “I had the opportunity to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris to celebrate all the contributions DACA brought to this country," he recalls,"but also highlight the importance of ensuring a pathway to citizenship and a more urgent plea for a permanent solution.
Halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month and a day after the most recent ruling calling for an additional review of the DACA program, this is a moment when people should invest in the Latino community and pay attention to issues that affect it, Flores-Muñoz says. While current recipients of DACA can continue to renew their status for the time-being, no new applications can be accepted as of September 5, 2017.
In light of the October 5 ruling, Flores-Muñoz wants to highlight the contributions of the DACA community both nationally and in Denver. “It’s not only about jobs and small businesses," he says."I want cultural contributions to be brought to the forefront. “Right now is the perfect time for Latinos who have their own businesses to use branding and marketing in a way to support our endeavors and our stories,” Flores-Muñoz continues. “This is our moment to say, ‘Look, we’re small. We’re Latino. Support us.’”, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism.
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