Pathways and Networks for Justice Workshop on Supporting Local Immigrants and Refugees

When:
June 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
2017-06-03T10:00:00-07:00
2017-06-03T13:00:00-07:00
Where:
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, in the basement meeting hall
7141 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
USA
Cost:
Free

Hate Free Delridge, organized by several of our Puget Ridge neighbors, was formed in response to a local hate crime in 2016. The group is working toward making Seattle hate free by organizing events such as this.

Free registration:  Brown Paper Tickets (please register for accurate participant count)

Please join us!  Presentations will be provided by the following workshop partners:

ACLU, Casa Latina, OneAmerica, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Southwest Youth and Family Services

Summary of workshop:

The Trump Administration has taken multiple steps to target the immigrant and refugee members of our community, including: attempts to institute a Muslim Ban, denying federal funds to Sanctuary Cities, racist speech resulting in large increases in hate crimes, unjust deportations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to name a few.  Many in our Greater Seattle community want to take action to help local immigrants and refugees; this workshop is designed to provide specifics on how to help.

This two-part workshop will: 1) provide a basic foundation for the current state of affairs for immigrants in the United States today, broken into four key areas, and 2) provide opportunities for community members and activists to learn about various organizations that are already mobilized to serve our immigrant neighbors within these four key areas (listed below).

Four key pathways to help local immigrants and refugees:

Path 1:  Current Legislative Framework – the ACLU will provide an update on the Trump Administration’s policy changes, including specifics on how these proposed new laws and policies impact local immigrants, as well as ways we can fight back and advocate for legislation reflecting a freedom/sanctuary community.

Path 2:  Encountering Law Enforcement – it’s likely not a matter of “if” but “when” Federal law enforcement will amplify their actions against local immigrants.  Casa Latina will discuss actions, strategies and tactics that are being developed.

Path 3:  Responding to Prejudice – Trump’s hate rhetoric and scapegoating of minorities has led to a precipitous spike in expressions of prejudice, hatred and resentment around the country.  OneAmerica will examine this dynamic and its impact on our communities.  In addition, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will provide a presentation on the rise of Islamophobia.

Path 4:  Meeting Basic Needs – The Executive Director of Southwest Youth and Family Services will provide an overview of the most pressing needs for newly arrived immigrant families, as well as the Agency’s programs for supporting immigrant and refugee youth.

Partnering organizations to date include:

ACLU; Admiral Congregational Church; Casa Latina; Communities Rising!; Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR); Delridge Neighborhood Development Association; Hate Free Delridge; InspireSeattle.org; Leadership Tomorrow; OneAmerica; Open Doors for Multicultural Families; Seattle Globalist; Southwest Youth and Family Services; The Church Council of Greater Seattle; West Seattle Democratic Women; West Seattle Family YMCA; White Center Community Development Association; Women of Wisdom; WSUU


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