Dreamers and Allies Run began with Hugo Dominguez’s desires to: (1) continuously challenge himself; (2) stand up for and represent our undocumented community; and (3) strengthen and unite his neighborhood.
Hugo was born in Mexico, but grew up in Chicago’s historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. He has worked hard to reach his dreams and has always fought to challenge the stereotypes imposed on youth from the Back of the Yards. Hugo is a college student, mentor, marimba player, Cumbia band bassist, loving son and brother, great friend, and now… an aspiring marathoner.
Hugo is a smart, driven, talented person, but at times, he has felt depressed and discouraged by the limitations brought on by his undocumented status. This year, guided by his vision of a community that responds to injustices, Hugo decided to take the courageous step of sharing his story to the world. On March 10, 2012, he participated in the national “Coming Out of the Shadows Day” event at Daley Plaza. Hugo, along with eight other courageous individuals, shared their stories of fear, anger, despair, but also their stories of hope, strength, talent, dignity, and faith.
LISTEN TO HUGO’S SPEECH BELOW:
Hugo was born in Mexico, but grew up in Chicago’s historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. He has worked hard to reach his dreams and has always fought to challenge the stereotypes imposed on youth from the Back of the Yards. Hugo is a college student, mentor, marimba player, Cumbia band bassist, loving son and brother, great friend, and now… an aspiring marathoner.
Hugo is a smart, driven, talented person, but at times, he has felt depressed and discouraged by the limitations brought on by his undocumented status. This year, guided by his vision of a community that responds to injustices, Hugo decided to take the courageous step of sharing his story to the world. On March 10, 2012, he participated in the national “Coming Out of the Shadows Day” event at Daley Plaza. Hugo, along with eight other courageous individuals, shared their stories of fear, anger, despair, but also their stories of hope, strength, talent, dignity, and faith.
LISTEN TO HUGO’S SPEECH BELOW: