Justice for All Immigrants - Open Air Meeting - April 10, 2010

Community Organizations

Hold Open Air Meeting

Calling for Justice for All Immigrants

On Saturday, April 10th at 3:30pm over 15 community organizations will hold an Open Air Meeting in order to seek solutions to the division and pain caused by Governor Carcieris Executive Order. The meeting will be held outside of Saint Theresas Church located at 275 Manton Avenue in Providence. This Meeting is a continuation of the momentum created by the March for America Rally held in Washington, DC on March 21, 2010.

Since the implementation of the Governors order, community organizations have increasingly heard how hard working immigrant families are being negatively affected by repressive measures including interrogation by police around citizenship status and the refusal to renew drivers licenses. This open air meeting is critical because it draws attention to the inequities and continued discrimination these individuals and families have to face on a day-to-day basis, stated Michelle Cortes-Harkins of CHisPA.

At this moment, it is very important that we continue to support immigrant communities to obtain fair and dignified treatment in this state. stated Juan Garcia of Comite de Inmigrantes en Accin.

Organizations that will be present and in support of the event include:
American Friends Service Committee, Southeastern New England
Brown Immigrant Rights Coalition
Brown University Students for Justice in Palestine
CHisPA
Comite de Inmigrantes en Accin
DARE
English for Action
Fuerza Laboral
International Institute of Rhode Island
Ocean State Action
Olneyville Neighborhood Association
Open Table of Christ United Methodist
RI HUD Tenants Association
RI Jobs with Justice
RI Latino Civic Fund
RI Student Immigrant Movement
Student Labor Alliance
Students for a Democratic Society, Brown University


Speaking at the Open Air Meeting will be representatives of the Olneyville Neighborhood Association, DARE: Direct Action for Rights & Equality and Comit de Inmigrantes en Accin. Additionally, families and individuals negatively affected by the Governors actions will share their personal stories. and testimonies from the people affected by the raid at the Gillete stadium.

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BEYOND BORDERS: Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles of Immigrants and Refugees in RI

BEYOND BORDERS CONFERENCE

Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles

of Immigrants and Refugees in RI

 Saturday April 24, 2010

9am - 4pm

Registration begins at 8:30am

The International Institute of Rhode Island and the coalition, Immigrants United, are pleased to announce the Beyond Borders Conference: Recognizing the Contributions and Struggles of Immigrants and Refugees in Rhode Island, to be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the International Institute RI located at 645 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. Registration begins at 8:30AM. This event is open to the entire community, including elected officials, immigrant/social justice advocates, social service providers, policy-makers, the foreign born population, and students.


The Beyond Borders Conference is a gathering of the local Rhode Island community to recognize the assets and struggles of immigrants and refugees, the local initiatives in place to assist immigrants and refugees, and the steps being taken towards the passage of pro-migrant legislation. The conference will be divided into 4 workshop sessions that explore the legal, economic, political and educational opportunities and challenges surrounding the immigrant and refugee community of Rhode Island. The goals of the conference are to educate the community, bring together individuals and organizations working with immigrants and refugees, and form solidarity and momentum for pro-migrant legislation in our state and country.

Registration online at http://www.iiri.org/ is strongly recommended for a reduced rate of $15 before April 16. Registration at the door will be $20. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as free parking.

Sponsored by Working Rhode Island.

For more information, or to make a food and/or monetary donation please contact Michelle DePlante at mdeplante@iiri.org or (401) 784-8644

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