September 2, 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of V-J Day, the official ending of World War II. Yet, there is an incredible story that has only now been uncovered by …
Taking steps towards change – updates from our Social Justice teams
The Stan Greenspon Center is ready to make significant change in 2019 for immigrants, for housing, for healthcare, for justice within the criminal system, for others, and for ourselves. Here …
State-Level Update via Dr. Sarah Griffith: Executive Order Fallout
Congressman Robert Pittenger continues to target refugees on specious and unverified claims. Since 2015 Pittenger has worked through the state legislature to oppose the resettlement of refugees in North Carolina. …
National Update via HIAS, Julia Edwards Ainsley
By Julia Edwards Ainsley|Jan. 24th, 2017 Tue Jan 24, 2017 | 10:00 PM EST WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a …
NC Legislative Update by Dr. Sarah Griffith
House Bill 1086 was introduced on May 10, 2016. It passed first reading and was referred to the Judiciary and on to Appropriations all on 5/11/16. If approved the bill …
Federal / Local Update: Concerns About Changes to DACA
There is a lot of concern that the incoming Trump administration will rescind President Obama’s “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). President Obama used his executive authority to create DACA …
The Syrian Refugees and Germany: Not Their Story but Our Story by Rabbi Judith Schindler
Source: The Syrian Refugees and Germany: Not Their Story but Our Story by Rabbi Judith Schindler
Resources on Refugees to Broaden your Understanding
Source: Resources on Refugees to Broaden your Understanding
Questions for Advocacy by Louise Clark
Once upon a time the members of a small village lived peacefully, nestled by the banks of a powerfully flowing river. One day, a member of the village noticed a man caught …
Causes of Refugee Crises and Processes of Resettlement by Louise Clark
Source: Causes of Refugee Crises and Processes of Resettlement by Louise Clark