Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f9QDZJ025402; Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:35:19 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:35:19 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <sbd92d8e.059@langate.gsu.edu> Errors-To: alcrsb@langate.gsu.edu Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Daphne Greenberg" <ALCDGG@langate.gsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:1784] National Immigration Forum X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=_316BDEDE.21402A27" X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.5.1 Status: O Content-Length: 7356 Lines: 171 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Forum Colleagues and Friends, Due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Immigration Forum has postponed its national conference scheduled for December 2001 in order to rework the agenda to reflect the changes and challenges brought upon by the terrorist attacks. The National Immigration Forum, with significant funding from the Freddie Mac Corporation, is pleased to provide you with information about the postponed conference, "A Nation of Immigrants in the 21st Century: Moving Forward in a Time of New Challenges" to be held on January 31 and February 1, 2002 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference will bring together hundreds of immigrant, refugee, labor, business, ethnic, community and local government advocates to develop plans and strategies for the future. We will hear from high-ranking Administration officials and Members of Congress, recognized legal and policy experts, business and labor leaders, reporters and pollsters, and community leaders from both gateway cities and new immigrant areas. Breakout sessions include: Feeling the Backlash: Racial Profiling, Hate Crimes, and Harassment in the Aftermath of September 11 Exploiting the Tragedy: The Anti-immigrant Movement's Opportunistic Agenda >From North Carolina to Nebraska: The Reaction in New Immigrant Communities Climate Change: Immigration and the Mood in Congress Weathering the Storms: Building and Maintaining Broad Coalitions to support Immigrants and Refugees Learning from the Past: Previous Crises and Their Effect on Immigrants and Immigration Policy Collateral Damage: Civil Liberties and Due Process Rights of Non-citizens Welcoming New Americans: The Role of State and Local Governments Covering the Story: The Media's Perspective on the Immigration Debate Getting Back on Track: What's Happened to the Proactive Agenda? Immigrant Home ownership: Building the American Dream Labor and Community Organizing: Building an Immigrant Movement Refugees and Asylees: Building Support for the World's Most Vulnerable In addition, the conference will offer additional events including: - An exclusive Strategic Communications Training sponsored by the Forum held on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Ask about this special training today as space is limited! - The world premiere of a new one-person play on immigrant life in America by Sarah Jones, award winning poet and actor. - A special breakfast with Washington Insiders Complete information about the conference will be sent to you in the near future. We hope you will register today!! For additional information, please contact Rena Surana-Nirula at rsurana@immigrationforum.org. ============================== Maurice Belanger Senior Policy Associate National Immigration Forum mbelanger@immigrationforum.org http://www.immigrationforum.org
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