Every day, immigrants from all corners of the globe play a role in shaping Oakland’s identity and contributing to its vibrancy. Immigrants help make Oakland beautiful by bringing diversity to our neighborhoods and schools, powering our small businesses, and enriching our collective cultural life.
In a moment of intensified federal attacks against immigrant communities, we are gathering to highlight their stories and talk about some of the ways Oaklanders can and are stepping up to provide local aid and resources.
Join us at Culture Makers on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the New Parkway Theater, where The Oaklandside’s arts and community reporter Azucena Rasilla will be in conversation with Abby Sullivan Engen, and immigrant rights attorney at Centro Legal de la Raza; Gabriela Galicia, executive director of Street Level Health Project; and Leva Zand, the founder and executive director of ARTogether…