Track: Redefining Democracy by Building Multiracial Power track
Speakers:
- Vanessa Flores-Maldonado, Co-Executive Director, Providence Youth Student Movement (PRYSM)
- Ronnie James, Community Engagement Director, UndocuBlack Network
- Amardeep ("Amar") Singh, Vice President of Programs, Proteus Fund
Moderator:
- Jennifer Ching, Executive Director, North Star Fund
Session Description:
Over the past decade, the immigrant rights movement has largely been on the defense, facing off against harmful anti-immigrant efforts. Fueled by anti-immigrant narratives and policies, these efforts have continued to dry up funding for immigrants and refugees, shaping the socio-political discourse on immigration and siloing immigration from the broader progressive agenda. How do we grow support for immigrant communities? What narratives must we shape? In this session, you will learn from leaders working at the intersections of their identities to bridge this gap and strengthen funding for Indigenous, Black, and ANHPI migrant communities.