Book Discussion: In the Country We Love (First Parish)
First Parish in Needham 23 Dedham Ave. , Needham, MA, United StatesAll are welcome to a facilitated discussion of the book selected as the town-wide read for Needham: In The Country We Love, My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero. The book explores the real-life experience of undocumented immigrants in the Boston area. Pizza and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the book here: Official book [...]
Book Discussion: In the Country We Love (Library)
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThis discussion of "In the Country We Love" is part of a series. Check our events page for more dates. In the Country We Love is a moving, heartbreaking story of one woman’s extraordinary resilience in the face of the nightmarish struggles of undocumented residents in this country. There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants [...]
Book Discussion: In the Country We Love (Library)
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Public Library is hosting several book discussion on "In the Country We Love." Check our events page for more dates. In the Country We Love is a moving, heartbreaking story of one woman’s extraordinary resilience in the face of the nightmarish struggles of undocumented residents in this country. There are over 11 million [...]
Final Book Discussion on In the Country We Love (Library)
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesGoodwin Lawyer Elaine Herrmann Blais, will present the wrap up lecture for the One Book One Community Program. She is a Boston Bar Association Thurgood Marshall Award recipient for her work with KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), representing unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children in their deportation proceedings. The One Book One Community Program is [...]
Resettlement Now – A Panel Discussion
St. Joseph Parish 110 May Street, Needham, MA, United StatesKeynote speaker: Cheryl Hamilton, International Institute of New England Participants: Ron Millar, Irish International Immigrant Center Marjean A. Perhot, Refugee and Immigration Services, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston All are welcome Sponsored by the Peace & Justice Committee as part of the Centennial Celebration of St. Joseph Parish Parking and entrance are in the rear [...]
State Legislation Regarding Immigrants in MA
Unitarian Universalist Society in Wellesley 309 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United StatesPlease 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 [...]
Human Rights Forum Focuses on Immigration Detention
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesHuman 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 [...]
Book Discussion – In the Country We Love
Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesIn 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 [...]
Task Force Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesMonthly 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 [...]
Needham Diversity Summit – 6th Annual
Pollard Middle School 200 Harris Ave, Needham, United StatesAll 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 [...]
Stopping the Rising Tide of Hate
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesThe 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 [...]
The Children’s Clothing and Toy Drive
Needham First Baptist Church 858 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesThe 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 [...]