The program will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 46th St. and 3rd Ave., Minneapolis. The theme is "Remembering the Raids: Reclaiming Our Community."
The commemoration will build awareness of the work of the Community Raid Response Team and how to resist immigation raids and organize for change. The agenda will include a short video about the December 2006 raid at the Swift packing plant in Worthington, Minn., and the opportunity for people to tell their stories and learn more about immigration policy. Light snacks, simultaneous (Spanish/English) translation and child care will be provided.
The event is free; donations to support the CRRT will be accepted.
For more information
See the Workday Minnesota special section on the Worthington raid and its aftermath
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The program will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 46th St. and 3rd Ave., Minneapolis. The theme is "Remembering the Raids: Reclaiming Our Community."
The commemoration will build awareness of the work of the Community Raid Response Team and how to resist immigation raids and organize for change. The agenda will include a short video about the December 2006 raid at the Swift packing plant in Worthington, Minn., and the opportunity for people to tell their stories and learn more about immigration policy. Light snacks, simultaneous (Spanish/English) translation and child care will be provided.
The event is free; donations to support the CRRT will be accepted.
For more information
See the Workday Minnesota special section on the Worthington raid and its aftermath