An all ages welcome panel discussion!

The present federal administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy has led to the separation of over 2,000 undocumented immigrant children from their parents who crossed the border illegally. The horror these children face—separated from their parents and held in cages in government custody—has fueled a national outcry. But this is only part of the story…

Asylum seekers, from countries all over the world, are being held in federal prisons similar to the facility in Sheridan, Oregon, at the discretion of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The families of detainees have no idea where they are; these refugees suffer from depression, lack of immediate medical care, weeks of confinement and thoughts of suicide. Learn about the work over 20 local organizations are doing to help these families before, during and after incarceration; and what YOU can do to help.

Participating organizations include: Catholic Charities; Portland Adventist Community Services; IRCO, Immigrant & Refugee Communities Organization; Refugee Center Online; Friends of Seasonal & Service Workers; Center for Intercultural Organizing; Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Oregon Justice Resource Center; SACOO, Somali American Center of Oregon; City of Portland New Portlanders Program.

This series deals with race in Oregon, both historically and up to the present time, to provide learning experiences that support the development of racial identity and sensitivity.

Each month, Kennedy School hosts a presentation on a different topic of ethnicity and racial elements in Oregon history, given by educators and/or experts in the topic at hand. The aim is to provide educational and learning experiences that support the development of intercultural sensitivity and racial identity.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp