Which Way Home
Thursday, March 18 ** 1:00—3:30 p.m.
Riverland Community College, Austin Campus
West Building, Room A237
This Academy Award nominated film follows several unaccompanied child migrants as they journey through Mexico en route to the US on a freight train. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow. (Film is 83 minutes in length and contains subtitles.)
Following the film, join us for a factual panel discussion about the film, about immigration in our community, and
about the diversity that surrounds us. Included in this panel will be members of The Advocates for Human Rights, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights. Through cutting-edge research, education, and advocacy, The Advocates saves lives, fights injustice, restores peace, and builds the human rights movement in the United States and around the world.
PANELISTS
Kirsten Lindbloom, Canadian immigrant to the U.S.
The Advocates for Human Rights
“Immigration 101”
Thursday, March 18 ** 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Riverland Community College, Austin Campus
West Building ** Room A237
“Immigration 101” is a fun, interactive workshop that provides participants with an overview of United States immigration law. The audience will be introduced to basic concepts of immigration law, including refugee and asylum processes, familybased immigration, employment-based immigration, and deportation.
The presentation will also examine the impact of U.S. immigration law on the human rights of immigrants and present accurate information about some of the hot button issues surrounding immigration. Participants will have a chance to explore their own opinions on immigration and on the best way to create a fair and humane immigration system. Join The Advocates for Human Rights, the Austin Human Rights Commission and local immigration attorney Dan Donnelly for an informative evening discussing this hot topic in the news and in our community.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
For over 25 years, The Advocates for Human Rights’ innovative programming has touched the lives of refugees and immigrants, women, ethnic and religious minorities, children, and other marginalized communities whose rights are at risk.
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Programming in collaboration with KSMQ
Latino's In America: Your Neighbors, Your Family, Your Future
Thursday, March 4th 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24th 12:00 noon
Moderator Henry Cisneros, former HUD Secretary guides six Latino business leaders and academics in answering the question: if the new President were here today, what would you tell him? It's a fast-paced, stimulating hour of surprising views and passionate beliefs...Latinos in America.
