Artists and Activists Collaborate for Change
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Artists and community organizers collaborate for change during public cultural event at Oakland's Glenn Dyer Detention Facility and Jail.
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Building Our Legacy : Hispanic Heritage Month of Action
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Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Latinos. This year, we invite you to join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month- "El Mes de la Herencia Hispana" by taking action and using the power of our vote for our community as a whole.
Read MoreSIREN Spotlight: My Immigrant Heritage Story by Jeremy Barousse
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In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, SIREN's Community Organizer, Jeremy Barousse, shares his family's story of how his grandparents, Stanislaw and Ala, met and were married in a post-war refugee camp in Germany after serving several years in a Nazi labor camp.
Read MoreJune is Immigrant Heritage Month!
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We wanted to invite you to join us today to kick off the 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Month, a nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of immigration in America. Throughout the month of June, SIREN will highlight and share the immigrant stories of staff and board members, immigrant leaders, community members, and local elected officials to showcase the diversity, influence, and impact immigrants have made in Silicon Valley.
Read MorePolicy Update - 5/8/15
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It's a fast-moving and exciting time in immigration policy. Learn about the latest policy updates affecting immigrant communities across the country, our state and our local community.
Read MoreSIREN Spotlight: Mayela Razo - Taking Action for Social Change
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Four years ago, Mayela learned about the SIREN leadership development program though Daniel Lairon Elementary School, where her son was a student. She became involved through a leadership training that was offered and, thanks to that course, was able to better understand her rights as an immigrant and learned how she could organize her community.
Read More10 Things You Must Know About Citizenship
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Cost and the English language requirement are some of the biggest obstacles for immigrants looking to apply for citizenship. But did you know that there are fee waivers and exemptions to the language requirement? Find out what you need to know about applying for citizenship and the many benefits that come along with it!
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