Standing with our immigrant neighbors
Presenter:
Erica Johnson
Founding Executive Director, Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
** online event **
Even prior to the start of the second Trump administration, the rhetoric and threats were being lobbed at the immigrant community, particularly threats of mass deportation. President Donald Trump has a long history of spreading hate against people who are immigrants, threatening deportation, and causing great anxiety and fear. Regardless of immigrant status, people who are part of the immigrant community worry about their families, children, community, and themselves. Will they go to work and be swept up in a raid? What will happen to their children in that situation? What about other family members, including those for whom they provide care?
Join us at Crossroads on February 21 to learn more about what is happening in Polk County and communities across the state to help support immigrant families and how you can be part of the solution.
You may make your reservation to attend virtually by clicking on the "Register Now" button. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Originally from Iowa, Erica Johnson has been working for positive changes in immigration policy at the local, state and federal levels since 2006. Recipient of the Mary Louise Smith Human Rights Award from the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission and the Continuing the Legacy of Cesar Chavez Award from Des Moines University, Erica speaks English and Spanish, holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from Drake University in Des Moines, IA, and a BA in Psychology and Spanish from North Park University in Chicago, IL. Erica lives with her family in Des Moines.
Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines. It's an opportunity to learn, to participate in civil dialogue, and to discuss issues at the crossroads of religion and politics.