Talking about immigration has always been difficult, but in today’s political climate, it has only gotten harder.
What can communications professionals, reporters, and advocates do in making sure the general public has the right information when messaging from Washington about the US-Mexico border is highly polarizing?
ComNetworkSF invites you to a discussion with:
- Journalist Tyche Hendricks of KQED, who will discuss the challenges of reporting the complexities of the border and giving voice to the people most affected after her recent trip through Mexico on a reporting fellowship (see her most recent article, “Honduran Asylum-Seeker Sees Links Between U.S. Policy and His ‘Ungovernable’ Homeland”).
- P.J. Podesta of Pueblo Sin Fronteras and the Innovation Law Lab, who will discuss his experiences at the border with directly impacted immigrants and how they have adapted to counter an increasingly vitriolic national message.
- Rev. Deborah Lee with the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, who will discuss the intersection of faith and social justice, and the important role that activism plays in today’s social movements.
The panel will be moderated by Christina So, Strategic Communications Manager at Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus.
Following the panel, please enjoy drinks and light snacks during a networking reception with philanthropy and nonprofit communications professionals and others interested in mission-driven work from across the Bay Area.
This event is brought to you by ComNetworkSF in partnership with KQED. ComNetworkSF is the San Francisco Bay Area’s network for communications professionals doing mission-drive work to change the world for the better.
The event will be held at the San Francisco Foundation, One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA.
Thank you to the San Francisco Foundation for hosting us!
Month: April 2019
Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity x Claremont Colleges presents ACROSS BARS AND BORDERS: UNDERSTANDING DETENTION IN THE ERA OF MASS INCARCERATION
We invite you to learn about the histories of immigrant detention in the US, the current violence occurring at the Adelanto Detention Center, and opportunities to engage in our work and the #ShutdownAdelanto campaign.
Co-Sponsored by:
IDEAS
ASPC
Scripps IFC
Pitzer Justice Education Project
Claremont for Refugees
5C Prison Abolition
REGISTER HERE (for free!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHjVHheOhVbgZQIqtHR7NRIErFA-YqvA4DAJSbmdSCkThz8g/viewform
Visit the event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/pomona-college/across-bars-and-borders/316942749017627/
About Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity:
IM4HI is a faith rooted organization dedicated to advancing racial equity and human rights in the areas of immigrant justice and ending mass incarceration. Learn more here: https://www.im4humanintegrity.org/
Although this conference is faith based, we acknowledge that spirituality takes place in many forms and sincerely invite all to attend this conference!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*We understand that the time commitment might be a little daunting, but sincerely welcome folx to drop by when they can, stay for a bit, and learn with us!
*Registration required for food so we know how much to order 
Day-of-registration is also welcomed!
10:00-10:30 Registration and Welcome
10:30-11:20 Keynote Speakers
Come hear Nana Gyamfi (Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration and Professor of Pan African Studies at CSULA) and Dr. Suyapa Portillo (Professor of Chicana/o Latina/o Transnational Studies at Pitzer College) talk about immigration trends and treatment under our current administration. Bios to come!
11:30-12:20 Impacted Communities Roundtable
Learn about how immigrant detention not only affects the lives of families, but also how it trickles down into our local community. This panel hopes to center the voices of formerly detained folx/family members detained folx by giving them the platform to speak about their experiences.
12:20-12:30 Break
12:30-1:00 Community Building Discussion
Learn about the work that the Claremont College student community is doing to support our immigrant community (featuring 5C Prison Abolition Collective and Claremont for Refugee Rights)
1:00-1:50 Break Out Trainings
Learn about the ways that you can personally get involved at Adelanto Detention Center lead by folx who have been engaging in this work. Workshops topics include alternatives to policing and accompaniment of folx on the inside.
2:00 Lunch
Enjoy some yummy paletas, tamales, and elotes made by folx of our beloved undocumented community while also continuing the conversation about getting involved personally through engaging with various organizations across Claremont and the Inland Empire!
TV coverage: see KGO clip
When: Thu, April 18, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: 333 Bush Street, 333 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA (map)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/604585753353970/
During Holy Week and Passover, join us for a spiritual pilgrimage through the “Stations of the Crisis” faced by our migrant communities! We will hear a reflection about the humanitarian crises, participate in a ceremonial foot/hand washing, and deliver letters to Senator Harris’ and Senator Feinstein’s offices. Join us to request our Senators, as civil servants, to serve immigrant communities, provide oversight and accountability on the actions of the federal government, and provide vocal leadership:
** End U.S. arms sales and military assistance to Honduras!
** End barriers to asylum seekers at the border!
** End detention of immigrants, families, and children!
** End ICE’s contracts with private prisons!
** End deportations and family separation!
If you are interested in volunteering or participating in the foot washing ceremony, please contact: gking@im4humanintegrity.org.