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American Immigration Forum – an Asian Perspective
February 7th, 2012 at Tue, 7th, 2012 at 5:06 pm by Gabrielle Nomura
Mayor Conrad Lee is an organizer of the upcoming immigration forum.
All are invited to attend an “American Immigration Forum – an Asian Perspective” from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 9 at Bellevue City Hall.
Attendees will share, listen, and learn from the perspectives of Asian community members. Six panelists will help get the conversation going.
Anyone who is personally affected by immigration policies should attend, said Mason Ji, an organizer and an intern for Mayor Conrad Lee, who is also hosting the event. Immigration affects national security, shapes the fabric of society, and impacts America’s economic future. Few topics are more consequential – and few have been more resistant to resolution, said Ji, who pointed out that Bellevue is 30 percent foreign-born.
This event will be recorded for possible future public distribution. By attending this event, you are giving permission to have your image and comments recorded for future use.
Future talks on immigration policy as it pertains to European and African communities are planned for the spring and summer, Ji said.
To get tickets and more information, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218965. Bellevue City Hall is located at 450 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue.
Gabrielle Nomura is a journalist with a multicultural background, a passion for diversity stories and insight into dance, theater, opera and music. Her articles appear in Bellevue Reporter, NW Asian Weekly, The Bellingham Herald and the blog, Seattle Dances. Follow on Twitter: @GabrielleKazuko.
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