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Organized by the Hope Justice Committee On Sunday, September 18, 2011, the Hope Justice committee held an Immigration Summit at Mariandale. Attendance was over 100. Members of NED5, co-signers to our joint corporate stance, were there wanting to learn and do more for immigrants everywhere. The goal of the day was to: contribute to a shift in the U.S. approach to immigration law and practice, and to develop strategies for future collaboration. A tableau reflection, presented by three immigrants and one sister, called us all to attention on the immensity of the issue and the Later three different workshops were held on "Perspectives on Immigration." Dr. Anna Brown, professor of social justice at St. Peter's College and her student Katalina Acorno led the panel on Education. Roger Algase, Esq, with 30 years of experience in immigration law, spoke on law and the importance of good legal representation. Advocacy Rights was the topic for presenters Lili Salmeron of Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigration Rights and Mizue Aizeki of the Immigrant Defense Project.
Sponsors: The Dominican Sisters of Hope, with the Dominican Sisters of Amityville, Blauvelt, and Sparkill, NY and The Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, NJ + American Friends Service Committee + International Public Policy Institute + WESPAC Foundation + Dominican Leadership Conference + Partnership for Global Justice + Jersey City Truth Action Peace Coalition (JCTAP) + Action 231 + Jersey City Peace Movement + Anakbayan + Jersey City Soccer + Sisters of Divine Compassion |
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Last update: September 26, 2011
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