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Friday, June 04, 2010
6/7: Take a Stand Against Mayor Berry's Arrest Policy and Immigrant Scapegoating
From El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos:
Join faith leaders, domestic violence survivors and community members to take a stand against Mayor R. J. Berry's policy and immigrant scapegoating.
WHAT: Interfaith Service/Peaceful Rally, Albuquerque
WHEN: Monday, June 7th, 4:30-5:00 PM
WHERE: NW Corner, City/County Building, 5th and Marquette
WHY:
- To take a stand against divisive, anti-immigrant/ anti-Hispanic rhetoric being used for short-term gain in the political arena.
- To take a stand Against Mayor Berry's policy that will lead to increased racial profiling, will create barriers for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and will lead to an increase in needless deportations that are separating our families.
June 4, 2010 at 05:07 PM in City of Albuquerque, Domestic Violence, Events, Faith Community, Hispanic Issues, Immigration, Minority Issues | Permalink
