author: Center for Intercultural Organizing
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Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Education (RISE) Workshop
A Six-Week Popular Education Course
Register Online Now for our April / May 2007 Series!
www.interculturalorganizing.org
APRIL - MAY, 2007 RISE WORKSHOP SERIES
Saturday, April 7 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 14 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 21 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 28 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 5 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 12 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
What past RISE participants have said:
"I enjoyed learning about the nuts and bolts of immigration. Learning about the vocabulary, the systems and the history helps me better able to understand the context for current events."
"I loved the open discussions. I think we all learned a lot from each other."
"Learn as much as you can about each other, and remember that wherever you go and whatever you do after this workshop, all people have a story to tell, and by telling these stories to each other we can keep the issues and complexities in immigration alive in the minds of Americans who may be inclined to forget that we are almost all immigrants and refugees."
"Everyone had the ability and welcome to speak, listen, and ask questions. It was a very cooperative full circle."
"Come with an open mind and heart, listen patiently and speak up. We are a community, lucky to be here with eachother making connections."
Immigration is a major force shaping the economic, racial, and cultural identity of the United States. Public policy about immigration changes constantly due to social and economic factors, and significant immigration reform proposals will be considered in the coming months.
The Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Education (RISE) Workshop is a popular education course—led by the Center for Intercultural Organizing—designed to build a common understanding in our community about the historical forces shaping immigration policy and the current political interests at stake. Its purpose is to inform community members on how they can become good allies in the struggle for immigrant and refugee rights.
In addition to participating in a community learning setting, participants will help to plan and participate in a Center for Intercultural Organizing event. Participation in this popular education course will help individuals to develop a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of immigration, political influences on immigration policy, as well as equip them to participate in open discussion and public advocacy on immigration issues.
REGISTER ONLINE at www.interculturalorganizing.org
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