This two and a half hour event will provide a safe space for black immigrants and allies to engage in appreciation and celebration of cultures, conversation and mobilization regarding urgent matters facing our communities. We will discuss aspects of media and the arts that currently uplift the voices of the diaspora, organizing with the diaspora, health and wellness as it affects the diaspora and legal aspect of laws and amendments created or being created that impact the Black/African diaspora.
- Enlighten one another about the unique aspects of our diverse and dynamic cultures
- Educate immigrants and allies with information around the ever changing immigration laws on a federal and local level.
- Engage immigrants and allies in dialogue and community building.
- Empower immigrants and allies to use their voice to advocate for laws that protect our community.
Your presence and voice will be added value as we seek to walk and work, be and build, celebrate and collaborate together towards the construction of a more just and fair United States and world.
Moderators:
- Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Holman United Methodist Church
- Juanita Palacios-Sims, Founder, International Society of Black Latinos
Speakers:
- Ayuko Babu, Executive Director, The Pan African Film and Arts Festival
- Haimanot Habtu, Esq. and Board Member, International Society of Black Latinos (ISBL)
- Assumpta Otura, Radio Host and Producer of Spotlight Africa on KPFK 90.7FM Pacifica Radio for Southern California
- Melissa Shepherd-Williams, Marriage Family Therapist and Vice President, International Society of Black Latinos
- Zerihou Yilma, Deputy Director, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
Community Partners:
Holman United Methodist Church
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
International Society of Black Latinos
The Pan African Film Festival
Please register at: bit.ly/LAdiaspora