Upcoming events uplifting and supporting immigrant & refugee communities across metro Atlanta
Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to fiza@285south.com with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.
Healing From Within is the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 2021 Atlanta Spa Shootings. At the Remembering 3/16 Panel, 4 speakers will discuss the 2021 Atlanta Spa Shooting, the victims lost, and the impact on the Asian-American community. It is the 2nd part of the two-day event.
Healing From Within is the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 2021 Atlanta Spa Shootings. The Honoring 3/16 Press Conference is the last section of the two-day event, and will be held inside the South Steps of the Georgia State Capital.
"FOLLOW THE MONEY: Who Profits from Georgia Immigrant Detention?" is the 4th part of the "IMMIGRATION DETENTION IN GEORGIA" webinar series. The panel will discuss the "systems, corporations, and financial incentives driving detention and who benefits at the expense of human lives." The conversation will be moderated by Samantha Hamilton, Litigation Attorney at Asian […]
Organized by the Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance (GIRA), Immigrant Rights Thursdays allow participants to speak directly to lawmakers about upcoming bills affecting immigrant communities. This will be the last Immigrant Rights Thursday of 2026.
Asian-Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting an informational Free Citizenship Clinic for participants to "discover the requirements for citizenship and the naturalization process" The clinic is in partnership with Mi Familia Vota and Poder Latinx. Registration closes on March 16. Walk-ins will not be served.
Migrant Equity Southeast are hosting their 2nd annual MESE Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol. They will be meeting with local representatives to advocate for immigrant rights and "to stop the anti-immigrant legislation that is being considered." They encourage "community members, leaders, and advocates" to join– especially those interested in growing civic participation among […]
The Georgia Asian American Community Archive Initiative (GAACAI), along with community partners, is recruiting participants to collaborate in a series of workshops that focus on highlighting the stories of Atlanta's LGBTQ+ Asian Immigrant Community. Gautham Reddy, co-founder of GAACAI, told 285 South, "I think it is important, now more than ever, to uplift voices that […]
H-STAT, a student led health advocacy nonprofit, is hosting an immigration vigil bringing together health professionals, including physicians and healthcare providers, along with community advocates "to bear witness to the human impact of current immigration policies." Those speaking include directly impacted community members, providers who are "navigating a healthcare system strained by fear and moral […]
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting a "community base meeting" where participants can learn about the ins and outs of organizing. Free food and drinks provided. More info here and register here to join. Location provided upon RSVP.
Join the Atlanta Braves Foundation for a community food bistro at the Latin American Association. La Fundación de los Atlanta Braves estarán en la Asociación Latinoamericana para una distribución gratuita de alimentos! More info here.
Learn about state bills affecting immigrant communities from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta at this free educational dinner event. Children welcome. Sign up at bit.ly/aaajabills26 for location.
Join the African Immigrant Collective for this three-day gathering bringing together African immigrant professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and community builders in Atlanta under the theme, “Building What Lasts — Careers. Businesses. Influence. Legacy.” More info at africanimmigrantcollective.org.
Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to fiza@285south.com with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.
