White Voices Against Racism - WVAR

05/25/2024

05/17/2024

Same great opportunity, just a different location. Hope to see you there.

05/12/2024

What’s going on at the US-Mexico border? What’s happening in the US immigration system? A panel of legal experts and immigrants consider these issues and more at a lunchtime seminar starting at 11 am on May 21 at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm-Eugene St.

The City’s International Advisory Committee is co-sponsoring the event, which consists of three sessions sandwiched around a complimentary lunch.
• 11 am to 12:15 pm – Where’s the Line to Enter? Understanding US immigration processes
• 12:15-12:45 pm – The Front Lines: A working lunch with Immigrants’ rights advocate Stefania Arteaga of the Carolina Migrant Network
• 12:45 -2:00 pm – What’s Happening at the US-Mexico Border? Personal accounts and a legal perspective on recent events at the US-Mexico border

Participants may attend one, two, or all three sessions. Register for the seminar, see the schedule, and learn more about the panelists at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-happening-at-the-us-mexico-border-tickets-885105172397?aff=oddtdtcreator.

In addition to the IAC, the following local agencies that provide services to immigrant and refugee populations are co-sponsoring this event: the Center for New North Carolinians (at UNCG), the New Arrivals Institute, Faith Action International, Church World Service, African Services Coalition, McKinney Immigration Law, Carolina Migrant Network, and the Immigration Policy Reform Roundtable of the League of Women Voters.

Established in 2008, the IAC works to create a more inclusive Greensboro for members of the international community. Comprised of individuals whose national origin lies outside of the United States, the committee promotes the perspective of the City’s international community to the Human Rights Commission and City Council. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/iac.

05/10/2024

05/04/2024

Here’s another chance to LEARN - ACT - ENGAGE…

03/28/2024

was a SUCCCESS! In total we raised $650. The show of support proved to that our work is not done. Keep visiting this web page and our Face Book page for a huge opportunity planned for early 2024.

03/18/2024

03/17/2024

From my friend Hunter Becot.

I am happy to announce that the UNCG MPA program will be hosting (along with other community members) our Spring Speaker Series this month. The annual Spring Speaker Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th. Unlike other years, this year we are partnering with several community groups to bring you a nationally renowned speaker, Leah Rothstein. The opportunity to join with others and bring her to Greensboro was one that the MPA program eagerly joined so we could provide our alumni and community constituents this incredible speaker. I hope you are able to attend! For details and to reserve a seat go to www.WVAR.love.

03/06/2024

Now this is cool! Way to go Greensboro Planning Department

How Mid-Century Modern Architecture and the Civil Rights Movement converged in Greensboro, North Carolina

02/29/2024

Voices for Change: Dismantling Racism, One Policy at a Time

A four part educational series presenting a comprehensive view and impactful exploration of the historical and contemporary issues surrounding systemic racism

Learn Engage Act

March 27, 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Part of the UNCG MPA Program Spring Speaker Symposium
The Segregation of America: Presenters - Leah Rothstein co-author of JUST ACTION: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law and Sue Schwartz, City of Greensboro Planning Director and President-Elect of the American Planning Association.

March 28, 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Environmental Justice: Presenters - Jasmine B. Washington with the Southern Environmental Law Center and Omega and Brenda Wilson with the West End Revitalization Association.

The March 27th and 28th sessions will be held at the
UNCG School of Education Building, 1300 Spring Garden Street, Room 114

All sessions are free. Visit the web page to reserve your seat through Eventbrite.

www.wvar.love