Retriever Immigrants United: Unpacking Ourselves

Social Justice at Home and Without Borders

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 26, 2021, 12:00 pm1:15 pm

Description

RIU is a discussion-based program that centers the experiences of UMBC community members who identify as first, 1.5, or second-generation immigrants regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, and/or citizenship status. This structured, topic-based program discusses the diverse immigrant experiences with a focus on intersectionality, community building, and social justice, while providing a safe space for UMBC immigrant students, staff, faculty, and alumni to share their feelings and experiences with other community members.

Have you ever taken a moment to pause and think how you've gotten here? Your ancestors, your successes, areas where you need to grow. Are social justice, equity, and identity-centered issues are showing up at home in your personal social circles? Are there ways that you wish you could talk about more with others with similar experiences? Join us to breathe, exhale and take a moment to reflect on how social justice, equity, and our identities impact our daily lives and how to have open, brave, and educative dialogue with those closest to us. 
*Please note that this group centers on immigrants and on the immigrant experience. This is subject to change according to attendees and potential future event opportunities and initiatives for allies.

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Our i3b staff strives to create the most inclusive environment possible. If you need to request a disability-based accommodation or have any questions? Contact us at i3b@umbc.edu. For our uploaded event recordings, attendee lists, works cited, and other materials, please check out our Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion and Belonging (i3b) Events Drive. Materials will be available in this Google Drive within one business week after the event unless otherwise specified.