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06-22-2010 - Discussion on Issues Confronting Immigrants in Hawaii

Join us at Abercrombie for Governor headquarters (Ward Warehouse, 2nd Floor, next door to Kincaid’s) on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a discussion about issues confronting immigrants in Hawaii. Attendance is free of charge. Refreshments will be served.
    Immigrants have historically contributed to the rich and complex fabric of Hawai'i. Over the span of 100 years, Hawai'i’s immigrants have established flourishing businesses, secured positions of leadership in a broad array of elected offices, and contributed to our community and culture in numerous ways. Despite these successes, however, each successive wave of Hawai'i’s new immigrants meets a measure of resistance (and hostility) as they transition into the community and workplace. And across the country, in the wake of the recession and a new political climate, immigrants are under siege.  

    This discussion will explore contemporary issues confronting Hawai'i’s immigrant communities including access to employment, social services, and education. Panelists will also examine Hawai'i’s compliance with federal and state language access laws and Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act, and explore the State’s response to human trafficking.

Three experts from the field will join Neil Abercrombie in a panel discussion on this important issue. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion. Andrew Aoki, Deputy Campaign Manager, will moderate. In addition to Neil Abercrombie, the panelists will be:

  • Monisha Das Gupta, Associate Professor, Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies, University of Hawaii

  • Pat McManaman, Director, Na Loio

  • Jennifer Rose, Faculty, Gender Equity Office at UH Manoa

Please RSVP to Josh Levinson at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 589-2237.  

The event will be live-streamed on the web at http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/live/.  Those watching online will be able to submit questions for the panelists.