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04/16/2020 03:50:36 PM

Apr16

Do you want to take a deeper dive into the social justice issues shaping our society? Try one of these informative programs.

Dane Sanctuary Coalition’s “Big Read”: The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez
What happens when an undocumented teen mother takes on the U.S. immigration system?
In The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez: A Border Story, author Aaron Bobrow-Strain takes us into detention centers, immigration courts, and the inner lives of Aida and other daring characters. This emotional narrative reveals the human consequences of militarizing what was once a more forgiving border. The author was scheduled to speak in Madison on Thursday, May 14, this is currently being rescheduled. You can check Facebook for event updates.

The TBE Immigrant Rights Action Team co-chairs will be facilitating an online discussion group on Tuesday, April 28, 7:00–8:30 pm. Please register for it on the TBE website if you’re interested in participating. We're looking forward to a lively discussion of this fascinating narrative! A study guide is available from Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice.

URJ Religious Action Center Offers a Three-Part Community Organizing Webinar
The RAC offers a three-part series on Moving Your Community into Action, focused on core community organizing skills and civic engagement work, to equip leaders with important social justice tools. The three one-hour sessions are Building an Effective Social Justice Team, How to Run an Effective Organizing Campaign, and Engaging Key Stakeholders Around Social Justice. You can access this content by contacting Aleeza Hoffert for assistance.

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