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In a time of such unease and turmoil, I love this inspirational and factual TED Talk about a superpower's superpower (hint: it's immigration). Check it out!

It is not just with excitement, but with profound honor, that I announce the launch of my book, "Butterflies Move Freely," on June 20, 2024, in commemoration of World & Children Refugee Day. 📚 This book is a call to action for comprehensive pro-immigration reform, built on the principles of unity, liberty, and prosperity for all. This goes beyond the book—this is a pro-immigration campaign that aims to make a real difference in the nation by: 🦋 Exploring The Issues: Engaging in real conversations with community members and leaders on the issues of immigration. 🦋 Establishing a Legal Aid Fund: Providing crucial support to navigate the complexities of immigration. As we move forward, I call upon each of you to join me in this vital cause. Please comment / engage and share to help spread the message. Together, we can pave the way for millions seeking a path to citizenship and a place to call home. Visit ButterfliesMoveFreely.com to explore the issues or sign the letter of support. Let us unite and strive for a brighter, more inclusive future. Together, we can create lasting change. 🌟

Community Leaders Announce Webinar Series Aiming to Contextualize Chicago’s Newest Migration Wave Today, Alianza Americas, the Latino Policy Forum, Center for Immigrant Progress, The Resurrection Project, and the National Immigrant Justice Center, announced a three-part webinar series titled “Contextualizing the Migrant Crisis Narrative,” that will explore the root causes of migration to the United States, the response from the City of Chicago and the network of local communities, and the historical and recent wounds in the relationship between different marginalized communities in Chicago. Don't miss these critical conversations taking place Jan. 18th, and Feb. 1st and 22nd. Follow the link below to learn more and register. #Migrants #MigrantJustice #Chicago #LatinAmerica

Now more than ever, discussions around the topic of immigration are among the most heated, debated, and—more often than not—misinformed. On social media and beyond, even our children are consuming content and engaging in conversations that may reinforce negative perceptions about immigrants and refugees. As a trusted national nonprofit serving children, immigrants, and refugees, Global Refuge works every day to counter harmful narratives with truth. We’ve created this guide to help you talk to your kids about immigration, dispel common myths, and help them understand that immigrants and refugees make America a better place for all of us! 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4eQ19Vj

1 - Daniela Alba Emirates: Redefining Resilience and Self Discovery towards Advocacy https://lnkd.in/gfgE3Fgb ➡️ For our first episode, let’s welcome Daniela Alba Ramirez. Daniela is a resilient force for change, originally from Bogota, Colombia, and currently serving as a Donor Relations Coordinator at the Jesuit Refugee Service. Rooted in her own family heritage and lived experiences of forced displacement, Daniela views her work not merely as a career, but as a profound calling to foster sustainable change within communities. 🌎 Daniela shares the story of her own immigration experience as a Colombian immigrant, addressing misconceptions and challenges faced by Latin American immigrants. Highlighting the necessity of holding oppressive systems accountable for collective liberation, she emphasizes that migration is a reality, not a crisis; migration is a spectrum, and many of us move within it several times during our lives. 💬 The conversation explores themes of identity, education, and immigration, detailing the journey of self-discovery and growth. This episode examines immigration perspectives and policies in both the United States and Italy, explores philosophy and how to decolonize our own perspective, and examines how our personal, intellectual, and professional work can be combined to address immigration issues.

🌍 Hispanics in Philanthropy Beyond Borders: Reflections from the U.S.-Mexico Border for Funders and Allies🌍 Join tomorrow June 5 at 11:00 AM CST for an intimate conversation hosted by Hispanics in Philanthropy and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Panelists Ivy O. Suriyopas (GCIR), Andrea Villaseñor de la Vega (HIP), Carolline Kim (Levi Strauss Foundation), and Stephanie Acosta (El Paso Community Foundation) will share insights from their recent border trip to the Rio Grande Valley. This discussion will shed light on the impacts of immigration policies, amplify efforts to shift narratives, and emphasize the crucial need to fund civil society organizations led by impacted communities. Learn about actions to address human rights violations and build long-term power for those on the move. Don't miss this vital opportunity to deepen your understanding of border issues and join the call for the philanthropic sector to step up and defend migrant and refugee rights. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/4bHvtzQ #Philanthropy #Immigration #HumanRights #BorderIssues #CivilSociety #CommunityLeadership

"Philosophers' Corner: Is our immigration and refugee system effective?" Philosophers’ Corner discussions are not led by a subject-matter expert. A TALK membership is not required, no registration is necessary, and sessions are open to the public of all ages. You don't have to be a “bona fide philosopher” to participate in these stimulating sessions. If you enjoy listening to people delve into the topics providing their own, often controversial, perspectives or if you have insights or ideas to offer, you will enjoy these sessions. TALK’s Philosophers’ Corners start with a featured presenter who provides a 10-minute introduction to the topic. All sessions are moderated to limit discussion to one speaker at a time and to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak if they wish. A Philosophers’ Corner is the ideal place to share your thoughts and listen to others’ points of view. We hope you will join us to discuss thought-provoking topics where listeners are as welcome as speakers. We keep costs as low as possible. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served, basis as space permits. There is no fee for the Langley sessions and coffee/tea and a cookie are provided. Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley

  At The Migration Collective, we're deeply committed to understanding and addressing the complexities of migration. Through meticulous research and engagement, we're unraveling the intricate tapestry of migration, exploring the nuances that shape each journey. By embracing the concept of betweenness, we aim to comprehend the intersections and connections within migration dynamics. Our efforts extend beyond surface-level understanding, as we seek to uncover the underlying textures and realities that define the migrant experience. Through this lens, we're better equipped to advocate for inclusive policies and provide meaningful support to asylum seekers and migrants. Join us in our mission to foster empathy, promote understanding, and champion the rights of all individuals navigating the migration process. #MigrationResearch #MigrationStudies #AsylumSeekers #Betweenness #MigrationPolicy #MigrationAdvocacy #HumanRights

"As capacity restrictions and time limits at shelters intensify, advocates say they’re scrambling to pick up the slack to keep migrant families safe — often without adequate resources." https://lnkd.in/gqDPvwNS “To meet the worldwide migration challenges of the 21st century, we need the federal government to work in partnership with states and localities to humanely and efficiently receive noncitizens who arrive after traversing oceans, harsh landscapes, and dangerous situations in the hopes of joining the fabric of America,” said Jennifer Ibañez Whitlock, Supervisory Policy & Practice Counsel at the American Immigration Lawyers Association. “[The Destination Reception Assistance Act] is a sensible solution to addressing the economic realities of certain costs currently borne by cities and states and sets them up to benefit from the long-term contributions we know that immigrants inevitably provide to receiving communities. When we invest in our shared future, we make America stronger.” READ more here: https://lnkd.in/debdNgYX

🎙️ In this episode we go beyond the headlines and talking points to look at the immigration policies and realities at the root of family separation - and at what it takes to not just be but actually feel reunited. https://lnkd.in/ex5ZXa2k