“Superman Is An Immigrant” Campaign Launches As “Man Of Steel” Premieres

“Superman is American,” the creators say. “Like Superman we are the American way.”

Define American, an organization that seeks to bring new voices into the immigration reform conversation, launched a campaign aligned with the release of one of the biggest summer blockbusters of the year, "Man of Steel."

Define American, an organization that seeks to bring new voices into the immigration reform conversation, launched a campaign aligned with the release of one of the biggest summer blockbusters of the year, "Man of Steel."

Via: defineamerican.com

Born on Krypton, he came to this country with the promise of Hope - the symbol he bears on his chest. Many of our families also have a history of immigration. We share Superman's hope and we continue his fight for truth, justice and the American Way.

Like Eduardo Jara who came to the U.S. 13 years ago.

Like Eduardo Jara who came to the U.S. 13 years ago.

"At the beginning I did not understand this crazy decision to leave my entire life behind, but today every time I wake up and I see my children I understand why god put me on this path. I am father of two Americans and I am very proud of them and they feel very proud to be American (USA-Peru-Uruguay)."

Source: wearetheamericanway.tumblr.com

Ted McConnell, executive director at Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools says everyone is an immigrant in America.

Ted McConnell, executive director at Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools says everyone is an immigrant in America.

Source: wearetheamericanway.tumblr.com


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