Oppressed people, whatever their level of formal education, have the ability to understand and interpret the world around them, to see the world for what it is, and move to transform it.
Ella Baker, Civil Rights and Human Rights Activist
CSIO commends the Movement for Black Lives protests which have erupted in the U.S and all over the world the past two months. CSIO stands in solidarity with the Black community’s fight against all forms of systemic oppression that have plagued our society since the start of the indigenous conquest in 1492 and slavery in 1619. As an intermediary organization rooted in people's power, we stand with those fighting for change. We urge individuals and organizations to take action and engage in dialogues led by Black organizers, leaders, and activists. We call on us all to take this time to educate and prepare ourselves to be part of the radical change which is called for.
CSIO esta en solidaridad con la Comunidad Negra que lucha en contra de la opresión sistematica y el racismo estructural.
CSIO está com a comunidade negra que luta contra a depressão sistemática e o racismo estrutural.
CSIO esta en solidaridad con la Comunidad Negra que lucha en contra de la opresión sistematica y el racismo estructural.
CSIO está com a comunidade negra que luta contra a depressão sistemática e o racismo estrutural.
Immigrant dialogues series on: Anti-Blackness, importance of BLM and the connection to Immigrant Justice Struggles starting August 19 9am-11am in English
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Using Arts for Activism in our 2020 Youth Summer ProgramTwo beautiful water stories from Sumaya and Ikraam during a workshop on vox pops, commentaries, and using art for activism!
"It suddenly hit me how crazy this was -- that I was experiencing this sudden weather anomaly. How many other places in the world were raining this hard right now? Exactly how unique was this moment?" Our 2020 Youth Summer Program is up and running but we need your help
Judenie Dabel CSIO's Youth Coordinator and Sumeya Ali, Youth mentor
During these unprecedented times we'd like to ask you to support our summer Youth Ubuntu
Program (YUP) leadership and solidarity program. Together with our partner ACEDONE, we are bringing together some 35 high school and college-aged youth for an interactive summer program. This is what our youth are doing this summer: Art Activism, where from their homes and neighborhoods youth will compose pictures, paintings and photos that will be shared in a summer end virtual exhibition. Environmental Justice, where teens will learn about environmental challenges and solutions locally and globally. Roots of Migration/Black Lives Matter: teens will share family migration stories and look at political and economic forces that uproot migrants. Workshops on language justice/linguistic profiling, issues facing undocumented youth, using music to build community and others – presented by our interns and groups like Student Immigrant Movement and Zumix. Language Justice and Educational Equity ProjectYouth Ubuntu Project is a collaboration between CSIO and Acedone.
If you are a BPS parent or student and want to participate in this research project email us at youthubuntuproject@gmail.com Youth voices need to be heard especially now!! You may be eligible for a gift card for participating CSIO'S REPORT ON
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CSIO's 2019 award recognitions
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Support and Commitment
Agency ALPHA |
Grassroots Leadership Development support Award
Center Cooperative for Development and Solidarity- CCDS |
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Boston, MA 02111 phone: (617) 742-5165
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Boston, MA 02111 phone: (617) 742-5165
email: csiobston@gmail.com