Naming what’s at stake for communities of color in this election

Thanks to everyone who attended the community conversation on October 3 in East Boston! It was rich dialogue and a great opportunity for community building and making connections. A special thanks to the organizers who came out to talk specifically about what impact the elections could have on issues that affect us as people of … Continue reading »

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How the timeline connects us!

Thank you to all those who participated in the recent community dialogue “Tired Feet, Rested Souls: Celebrating Civil Rights Around the World“on July 6 at Encuentro 5. It was an incredible afternoon of freedom songs, storytelling, connecting the dots between historical precedents, and building strategies for how we unite against racial profiling and hateful anti-immigrant … Continue reading »

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From common ground to higher ground

Several months ago in April, NIAAS participated in the Black Immigration Network‘s 2012 national conference in Atlanta. In so many ways, it was a historic gathering. More than 125 people attended from across the country and more than 30 different countries of origin were represented in the plenaries, workshops, and movement building dialogues. Many wonderful … Continue reading »

Welcome to NIAAS

Summary of activities, time line, and goals for 2012 Advisory Committee and Core Group: Continue to develop the leadership of a trained group of African American and immigrant organizers and activists who guide the project via the Advisory Committee. This group has led NIAAS activities, and designed and developed structures and tools for fostering dialogue; … Continue reading »

Unity Without Border