The Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta are hosting a day to train community members who want to learn how to advocate and lobby their legislators on issues they care about. Register here.
The Latino Community Fund Georgia and GALEO are hosting a lobby day at the Capitol, where participants connect with political leaders, advocates, and community members around issues they care about. More info and registration here.
The Alif Institute is screening From Ground Zero, a film featuring stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through the war in Gaza. The film, produced by Michael Moore and Palestine's […]
Refugee advocates come together at the Georgia Capitol for a day of advocacy and celebration of the state's immigrant and refugee communities. Details forthcoming.
The Chinatown Mall in Chamblee is hosting a lantern festival, and will include lantern displays, dragon and lion dances, a range of workshops (calligraphy, paper-cutting, and lantern-making), activities for kids, and festive food at the food court.
The Latin American Association is hosting a job fair, advertising 100 open jobs from various employers including Dekalb County, Grady Health System, Clayton County Public Schools, Sherwin-Williams, and more. Register here.
The Society of Professional Journalist's Georgia chapter is hosting a panel discussion about media literacy moderated by WABE's Rahul Bali and featuring 285 South reporter Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, the AJC's managing editor Janel Davis, WSB reporter Johnathon O'Brien, and Larry Johnson, Editor and Publisher of the Cobb County Courier.
El refugio, a non-profit that supports people who are being detained at Stewart Detention Center, is hosting its first ever benefit market. Expect food, drinks, and music. Proceeds will benefit the organization.
The Georgia Muslim Voter Project and the Council on American-Islamic Relations Georgia is hosting its third annual Muslim Advocacy Day. Participants will connect with elected officials, who will talk about the legislative process, as well as join an advocacy training. Halal food included. us know if you have any accessibility needs by February 1, 2025. Registration required […]
The Alif Institute is inviting folks who play Arabic music to come together for an informal jam session. "All instruments and levels are welcome," according to the Alif Institute website. The jam session will meet the first Saturday of every month, starting in March. Free and open to the public. Details here.
PSL Atlanta is joining a nationwide call for a Day without Immigrants- encouraging folks to not attend school, work, or shop for the day - and organizing a solidarity rally in the evening toPlaza Fiesta.
Join local author Reem Faruqi, who will be reading her book The House Without Lights, and participate in a Ramadan crafting projected. Co-organized by ISB Atlanta.
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