October 2017
Please join the Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning Program at the Wellesley UU Church for an informative talk on "State Legislation Regarding Immigrants in MA" by Phyllis Mays. Please note: you need to get to get there early in order to find a place to park near the Wellesley UU Church. If you don’t mind walking a…
Find out moreHuman Rights Forum Focuses on Immigration Detention The next forum in the Needham Human Rights Series, “Immigration Detainers and Why We Need the Safe Communities Act” will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2-4 pm at the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue. A panel of experts will discuss immigration detainers and the relationship of…
Find out moreIn the Country We Love - The Moving, Heartbreaking Story of One Woman's Extraordinary Resilience As part of a Needham-wide "read" focusing on the issue of immigration, TBS will be hosting a discussion of In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero and Michelle Burford. The discussion will be co-led by Elise Gottesman of the…
Find out moreNovember 2017
Monthly meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Everyone is welcome! Directions If you are coming for the first time, from Great Plain Ave, turn onto Linden Street and turn right into the church parking lot. The door with the Noah’s Ark sign on it is the very first door you will see…
Find out moreAll are welcome to the 6th annual Needham Diversity Summit: Building Bridges to Understanding. Join us for a day of workshops, music, spoken word, and discussion as we explore aspects of diversity. Featuring: Active Bystander Training facilitated by True Story Theater Music performed by Kemp Harris Spoken word poetry shared by Chakira Haddock-Lazala Free event…
Find out moreDecember 2017
The Needham Human Rights Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on: Active hate groups in the US, including here in "Liberal Massachusetts" Spreading hate: internet, social media, public rallies Reforms and economic policies to promote social justice Personal stories from the Boston area You can make a difference: ways to promote tolerance and diversity Please…
Find out moreMarch 2018
The Children’s Clothing and Toy Drive will hold a one day special Collection Event at the Needham First Baptist Church. Details (including items/ ages and gender of children) are listed at link below to help select age appropriate toys, equipment, and clothing. http://bit.ly/DonateChildrensToys Sponsored by the local West Suburban Resettle Together (a group made up…
Find out moreNovember 2018
Monthly meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Everyone is welcome! Directions If you are coming for the first time, from Great Plain Ave, turn onto Linden Street and turn right into the church parking lot. The door with the Noah’s Ark sign on it is the very first door you will see…
Find out moreJune 2019
Come hear from local residents about their refugee and immigration stories while supporting resettlement efforts . Suitcase Stories is a traveling live performance series that features foreign and U.S.-born residents sharing refugee and immigrant stories. The format of storytelling in a theatrical setting is especially suited to these powerful tales of real-life experience. In 2017,…
Find out moreOctober 2019
Unpaid overtime; removal of holidays; sexual harassment; threat of retaliation. These are just some of the ways immigrant workers are exploited in our communities. Diego Low, Coordinator of the Metrowest Worker Center, has been an advocate for workers' rights for over 3 decades and will share about the current tactics employers use to exploit workers and the…
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