MEDIA RELEASE: STATE OF THE UNION ON IMMIGRATION

Written By Nigerian Center

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT - Nkechi Ilechie
PHONE - (202) 330-0352
EMAIL - programs@nigeriancenter.org

STATE OF THE UNION ON IMMIGRATION
African Diaspora Engagement in Immigration Policy 

WHAT

The Nigerian Center is hosting a public forum following President’s Biden 2024 State of the Union Address. The event will discuss and review aspects of the speech relevant to the African immigrant community and discuss African diaspora engagement in immigration policy and advocacy . The event will feature immigration policy experts, Diaspora organizations, immigration attorneys, and advocacy groups working on immigration reform and policy.

The objectives of this forum are as follows:

  • Discuss and review President’s Biden State of the Union Address relevant to the African immigrant community,

  • Discuss Diaspora engagement in immigration policy and U.S.-Africa partnership,

  • Amplify the ongoing efforts of advocacy groups focused on new immigration reforms and TPS/DED campaigns within African immigrant communities.

WHO

  • Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Executive Director, U.S. Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

  • April Holloway Esq., Immigration Attorney, Nigerian Center 

  • Diana A. Konate’J.D., Policy Director, African Communities Together

  • Elnora Bassey Esq,, Policy Attorney, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

  • Nils Kinuani, Human Rights Advocate & Immigration Coordinator, Congolese Community of Washington Metropolitan

WHEN

Thursday, March 14, 2024  at 6:00 PM

WHERE

Howard University's
Bunche Center Auditorium
2218 6th St. NW Washington D.C. 20059

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