Statewide Immigrant Action Day in Salem this Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2012

Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director 503-269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503-488-0263

Statewide Immigrant Action Day to be held in Salem on January 21st

Salem, Ore.-- On Saturday, January 21st , Causa will host their 14th Annual Statewide Immigrant Action Day in Salem. The day long event will bring together delegations from Portland, Gresham, Cornelius, Hillsboro, Eugene, Springfield, Beaverton, Bend, Redmond, Madras, Sisters, Woodburn, Independence, Dayton, Dallas, Silverton, Lincoln City and St. Helens and Vancouver, Washington.

Immigrant Action Day 2012
Saturday January 21st, 10am- 2pm
Chemeketa Community College Building 2
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon

The focus of this year’s Immigrant Action Day will include the following topics:

• Restoring driver’s licenses for all in Oregon
• Stopping local law enforcement collaboration with ICE
• How to get involved with our children’s education
• Getting your voice heard in the elections
• Equality for all members of our community

Lunch and childcare will be provided to those attending the event.

Please RSVP with Christian Baeff by contacting him at 503-737-7014 or christian (at) causaoregon.org

Sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the group JUNTOS at Chemeketa Community College, the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality and with the support of Voz Hispana and Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas.

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CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Organization, is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit http://www.causaoregon.org/

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14th Annual Statewide Immigrant Action Day in Salem on January 21st

Join us at our 14th Annual Statewide Immigrant Action Day in Salem on January 21st!


Immigrant Action Day 2012
Saturday January 21st, 10am- 2pm
Chemeketa Community College Building 2
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon

Topics include:

•  Restoring driver’s licenses for all in Oregon
•  Stopping local law enforcement collaboration with ice
•  How to get involved with our children’s education
•  Have our voice heard in the elections
•  Equality for all members of our community

We will provide lunch and childcare

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHRISTIAN BAEFF: 503-737-7014

Sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the group JUNTOS at Chemeketa and the Coalitión Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality. With the support of Voz Hispana and Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas.

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/198625810225293/#!/events/198625810225293/



Día de Acción del Inmigrante 2012
Sábado 21 de Enero 10 am – 2 pm
Chemeketa Community College Edificio 2
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, Oregon

Temas a tratar:

•  Como está la situación para restaurar las licencias de conducir para todos en OR
•  Como terminar la colaboración entre la policía local y ICE (Inmigración)
•  Como envolverse en la educación de nuestros hijos
•  Como tener una voz en las elecciones
•  Como conseguir igualdad para todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad

Se proveerá almuerzo y cuidado de niños
PARA MAS INFORMACION CONTACTE LORENA MANZO: 503-984-4823

Auspiciado por el Centro Multicultural y el grupo JUNTOS de Chemeketa y la Coalición de Salem-Keizer por la Igualdad.

Con el apoyo de Voz Hispana y Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/198625810225293/#!/events/198625810225293/

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CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org

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Photos: Cesar Chavez Day Demonstration in Portland

M.E.Ch.A. de Portland State and Las Mujeres held a demonstration honoring Cesar Chavez in Portland today. The event paid tribute to an individual who not only inspires Chicanos and Latinos, but all those who champion for workers’ rights and equality. The demonstration will also address ongoing campaigns in the state of Oregon. Cesar Chavez, former leader of the United FarmWorkers, fought for improving the working conditions of agricultural workers by leading national boycotts and marches across America.

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