Black Intersections on Migration

You are invited to the 3rd national teleconference in the Black Alliance for Just Immigration series Black Intersections on Migration. This is a time to learn about black perspectives on immigration as well as hear about various concerns and viewpoints that aren’t being discussed in the media.

Join the Black Alliance for Just Immigration and Priority African Network on Thursday March 31st and 12pm PST with Jackie Copeland-Carson, PhD about New African immigrants grappling with concepts of race and identity.

Jackie Copeland Carson, PhD, is the author of “Creating Africa in America: Translocal Identity in an Emerging World City”. She will speak on the following topics:

The need to develop a global Pan-African consciousness and examining misconceptions and stereotypes in the African Diaspora.

The increase in African and Caribbean immigrants in the U.S.

How African migration affects African-American communities and notions of race and identity

Possible ways for social justice activists to engage African immigrant communities when organizing for justice and human rights.

Join this free teleconference – Toll-free Dial-in (US/Canada): 1-866-931-7845 International Dial-in: 1-310-374-4949 Conference Code: 484457.  RSVP by calling (510) 663-2254 or sending an email to teleconference@blackalliance.org

KJ