Description and image from Facebook event page: Join us for a press conference at 4:15pm outside of the Aurora Municipal Building in Aurora to show our support for the immigrant and refugee community and then stay to be part of the Special Study Session called by the City Council to talk about Sanctuary Cities. The council has decided to not allow for public comment, so we will be there in solidarity with our community to send a message to City Council (we ask that you please wear white). Our message to the City and City Council has to be loud…
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Past Events › Immigration
March 2017
City Council will be holding a special study session to discuss its status as a "sanctuary city" on Monday, March 27. Although a majority of council members opted not to open it up to allow public input, they are invited to attend and to comment at the following Council meeting. Image source: Auroragov.org
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Details and image from website: Features work by displaced and marginalized communities that promotes self-expression, social engagement, community building, integration and leadership. Check out the Picture Me Here website for detailed information!
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$50
We Made This
Description and image credit Join us for a snappy casual evening of celebration to support your local refugee community. This event will feature one-of-a-kind apparel designs by We Made This participants and local professional designers, as well as collaborative art pieces and We Made This home goods. In addition to enjoying music, a silent auction, an open bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, guests may participate in a live auction, learn about the design collaboration, and see the first showing of the new We Made This video. We hope to see you there! Check our event invite video for more information!!…
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FREE
IMMI Fest
Description and image from website: Come celebrate our immigrant communities at the NEW Colorado Immigrant Festival! IMMIFEST for short! 4th Saturdays • 10am-6pm • 1400 Dallas • Aurora, CO. Each month we will be focusing on one of our cultural communities in Aurora! Join us for music, food, vendors and art! The event is FREE! Sponsored by the Aurora Cultural Arts District. In collaboration with Best Music Entertainment! https://www.facebook.com/bestmusicentertainment The four dates are as follows: • July 22nd - African African Vendor Info: https://acad.regfox.com/immi-fest-vendor-sign-up • August 26th - South East Asian • September 23rd - Mexican • October 28th -…
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