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July 2019
July 22: ICE Rapid Response Training / Entrenamiento de respuesta (Greensboro)
EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO Family separation doesn’t just happen at the border - it’s happening here in Guilford. ICE agents. Over the last year we know ICE agents have detained our neighbors by waiting outside their homes, in the dark, until they get in their cars to go to work or take their kids to school. See: "The Border Is Here" about NC http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2019/07/02/the-border-is-here/ Siembra NC/AFSC operates a rapid response network in the Triad that creates greater safety for our immigrant…
Find out more »July 29: Hablando con la familia sobre las relaciones saludables (Raleigh)
(Español/English) El Pueblo está colaborando con la Coalición en contra de la violencia doméstica de Carolina del Norte con una sesión para personas adultas y adolescentes sobre relaciones saludables. Durante esta sesión, ofreceremos un espacio para que los dos grupos reflexionen juntos y luego separadamente, sobre las cualidades que hacen una relación saludable, posibles las señales de alarma de una relación tóxica o abusiva y los recursos disponibles. Este taller estará presentado en español. Proveremos comida y cuidado de niños.
Find out more »August 2019
August 6: Noche de Ferias (Durham)
Vengan a disfrutar de música, comida, juegos, mientras se hace pruebas de salud gratis y recibe información sobre los programas de Educación. Tendremos pastel para celebrar los 150 años de Durham.
Find out more »August 10: CLT City of Immigrants 5k (Charlotte)
Come out to celebrate your heritage and support Charlotte's immigrant communities while running through the beautiful Plaza Midwood neighborhood on a Saturday evening! After the race, stick around for a celebration with live music, prizes, games, and lots of fun for the whole family! All proceeds will benefit the Latin American Coalition's Immigrant Welcome Center. The Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) provides language specific, culturally attuned programs and services to Latino families seeking crisis intervention, access to resources and capacity building…
Find out more »August 17: 2019 Unity Walk and Festival (Greensboro)
Join diverse nonprofits and community groups from throughout Greensboro, and people from all around the world to eat, walk, dance, sing, share stories, learn about new cultures, and take pictures - demonstrating that we are better together. Despite these challenging times, we remain committed to celebrating our diversity, and serving, loving and protecting our newest neighbors. People will gather at FaithAction International House (705 N. Greene Street) at 10:30am and begin the Downtown Unity Walk for Immigration Reform at 11am.…
Find out more »August 25: Festival Latinoamericano (Carrboro)
El Centro Hispano, Inc. is proud to present the 6th Latin American Festival, a celebration of cultures, rhythms, food and more. Dive into a vibrant atmosphere of diverse cultures, music, food and dance at the West Weaver St in Carrboro, between N. Grensboro St and Lindsay St. on Sunday August 25 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is a free family friendly day that attracts a multicultural audience from Carrboro-Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas and creates a cultural…
Find out more »September 2019
September 21: 29th Annual Latin American Festival (Charlotte)
Festival Latinoamericano, Charlotte’s signature cultural event, returns for its 29th year on September 21, 2019 to a new location in the heart of Charlotte's diverse east side! We're excited to announce our partnership with Aldersgate, located at 3800 Shamrock Dr. As usual the event promises to have an incredible lineup of musical artists and dance performances, a diverse and authentic selection of Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual artists, and an interactive street festival environment with activities for the whole…
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