The Legacy of Executive Orders: Impact on Black Communities and Immigrant Rights
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (Program begins 6:30 PM)
Join Human Rights First for a Fireside Chat exploring the critical impact of Executive Orders on U.S. immigration policy, particularly on Black Americans.
Featuring:
- Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, U.S. Congresswoman from New York, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
- Haddy Gassama, Director of UndocuBlack Network
- Yannick Gill, Senior Counsel, Refugee Advocacy at Human Rights First (Moderator)
They will discuss:
- How Black Americans, especially in immigrant communities, are uniquely impacted by current immigration policies
- The challenges and opportunities in mobilizing grassroots movements for racial justice in the context of immigration
- The discrimination faced by Black asylum seekers and barriers faced within the U.S. asylum system
- Insights into legislative efforts and advocacy tools that can reshape immigration policy for marginalized communities
- The future of immigration policy in light of both national security concerns and human rights priorities
- Strategies to amplify the voices of Black immigrants and refugees in policy discussions
- Best practices for legal advocacy in fighting for the rights of immigrants under restrictive immigration laws
- The importance of cross-community coalition-building to advance shared goals of racial justice and immigrant rights
Register by March 4th to join us in-person in Washington, D.C.; location details upon registration.
