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Nuestra America
Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Bi-lingual Conversations with and about the Latino Community and their struggles and triumphs in Nuestra America.

email - nuestraamerica@ksfr.org

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See New York Times article about Somos un Pueblo Unido's worker justice project.

Conversaciones bilingues sobre las luchas y triunfos de la comunidad latina en Nuestra America.

  • Stephanie Teatro, Director of Climate Justice & Migration at the National Partnership for New Americans, discusses climate migration and the recently introduced Climate Displaced Persons Act
  • Asma Easa from American Immigration Council, Liz Camacho from the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, and Zulema Chavero from Somos discuss recently release report on the outsized positive impact of immigrants on Santa Fe's economy
  • Charles Ashley III, President & Founder of Cultivating Coders, discusses vision for STEM education in rural and BIPOC New Mexico communities
  • Congressman Gabe Vasquez joins essential workers to announce his introduction of the Strengthening Our Workforce Act, a legalization bill for undocumented workers.
  • Mike Loftin, Executive Director of Homewise, and members of Santa Fe's Chainbreaker Collective discuss a ballot measure to increase funding for affordable housing and eviction prevention.
  • Zach Quintero, the new Executive Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, talks about his vision for the organization and upcoming programs and events.
  • Larissa Gil Sanhueza, Senior Manager for Young Adult Programs at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, discusses the successes of violence interrupter programs as a strategy to reduce gun violence.
  • Rosa Elera & Paula Muñoz from the Florida Immigration Coalition discuss the impact of Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant legislation on local communities.
  • Anthony Capote, Senior Data & Policy Analyst at the Immigration Research Initiative, discusses a recent report on immigrant high school students in Michigan and policy implications in workforce development and higher education programs.
  • Somos members and the Economic Relief Working Group participate in a public hearing to support participants in Guaranteed Basic Income programs.