250 Years Later, The Work Continues
Citizens and Immigrants alike still live in fear in this country. Black Immigrants, African Immigrants, and Naturalized Americans in this country still live in fear, as families are being separated every day, while thousands languish in jailhouses, and the immigrant communities remain under attack. The struggle for safety and security still continues.
Many immigrants and refugees come to the United States with hopes and dreams for a better future, a safe place to raise their families in peace, and a place to be productive members of the community. Most times, refugees and asylees arrive with only the clothes on their backs. They go through the challenging process of becoming part of their new community, and most take the steps to become naturalized citizens who fully participate in our nation’s democracy.
Freedom in this nation has not always been true, complete, or free. While today is a day of celebration, it is also a day of reflection on where the nation has come from, and how far it still has to go to achieve the promise of freedom, liberty, and justice for all.
We celebrate the resilience of those who fight for equal rights and justice, and we remain strong and hopeful as we remind ourselves that Immigrants and Black people built this country with sweat and blood, and we believe in a victory that will come and that will last.
Women Watch Afrika joins in celebrating the generations of leaders, individuals, organizations, and organizers that have been a part of the continued pursuit of freedom, justice, liberty, equality, and equity.
Happy 250th anniversary to the United States of America; may the nation continue to improve, grow, and achieve the promise and ideals for which it stands and the hopes and dreams of equal rights and justice that we pursue.
– Women Watch Afrika
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As an expert in this field, Women Watch Afrika provides trainings as a consultant on numerous issues. For more information on training, guidance, consulting services, and/or information on working with immigrant communities contact Glory Kilanko, Founder and CEO, Women Watch Afrika, Inc. at 404-759-6419 or womenwatchafrika@gmail.com
About Women Watch Afrika:
Women Watch Afrika is a grassroots, nonprofit, international, national, and local social justice organization focused on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and girls, the promotion of social and economic development and health equity of women, and the acculturation of immigrants and refugees (men and women) arriving to the United States from 23 African nations.
In line with its goal, Women Watch Afrika provides Social Services, Legal Services, Advocacy, Health Education, Legal Education, End Domestic Violence classes, Stop FGM/C workshops, Reproductive Rights Education, Know Your Rights workshops, Citizenship Preparation, Civic Engagement; and Advocates against unjust, discriminatory laws that affect the community.
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