Black History Month: Diversity and Strength of the Black Immigrant Community in the U.S.

When:

Thursday, February 21, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm PST

Where:

Webinar

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In honor of Black History Month, this month’s policy call will celebrate the diversity and strength of the black immigrant community in the U.S., as well as delve deeper into the experience of black immigrants, refugees, and asylumseekers. We will explore current challenges black immigrants are facing, ranging from the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), access to asylum, engagement on census, to ongoing efforts to build intersectional organizing networks. Please join us for a dynamic conversation moderated by Carl Lipscombe, Deputy Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, to explore these issues and bring your questions!

Speakers

Moderator

Carl Lipscombe, Deputy Director, Black Alliance for Just Immigration

Resources

Registration

Calls are open to GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic advisors, and members and staff of funder affinity groups and regional associations of grantmakers. (Participation is limited to organizations that share GCIR’s core values.)

Please register by COB Wednesday, February 20th.

Photo: Carl Lipscombe

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Program type:

Monthly Immigration Policy Call

Topic(s):

Refugee & Asylum Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Population:

African Americans

Black Immigrants

Program Participation

GCIR programs are open to GCIR members; staff and trustees of grantmaking foundations; philanthropic advisors; and staff of philanthropic support organizations. Under GCIR policy, grantmaking must be the primary function of your organization in order to qualify as a grantmaking institution eligible to register for our programming. We limit participation in our programs to these groups in order to create a safe space for funders to have candid discussion and an opportunity for learning and knowledge building.

Monthly Immigration Policy Calls

Held on the third Thursday of each month, GCIR's monthly policy calls provide both updates on timely policy issues affecting immigrants and refugees and in-depth analysis of topics that are particularly relevant or pressing for philanthropy. At critical junctures, written updates and resource materials are shared with participants in order to deepen funders’ understanding of key developments and their implications for philanthropy. Please contact us with your suggestions on topics, speakers, and resources to share.