“Stand Up and Speak Out” Social Justice Event: Immigration Affairs

Join us for April edition of the Spring 21 “Stand Up and Speak Out” series. Ronnie James of Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) will tell us about city resources and services available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status. There is emphasis on accessibility for all members of the immigrant community as well as what is currently available to support NYers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

About the Speaker
Ronnie James is the central Brooklyn organizer for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA). Ronnie and his family migrated to the United States more than 14 years ago and have since permanently settled in the City. For the past six years, Ronnie has been engaged in community organizing and activism, acting as an advocate on the Black immigrant experience. Outside of MOIA, Ronnie organizes with the UndocuBlack Network as one of its NYC Co-Chapter Leaders. There he coordinates with leaders to support the needs of the membership as well as various policy initiatives.

This event is CCT approved.

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Learn more about immigrant and undocumented student support at BMCC.

For more information, contact shwalker@bmcc.cuny.edu.

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