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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.

DACA Benefits Immigrants And The Country As A Whole
Let's celebrate DACA

Today, June 18,2020 we celebrate a Supreme Court victory with over 5000 DACA recipients in Massachusetts who are a vital part of our schools, workplaces and communities. We also celebrate with more than 700,000 DACA recipients across the country. Learn more about this victory HERE

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CSIO Youth Coordinator, Judenie Dabel, featured in Boston Globe article on inequities in virtual learning facing immigrants

“There’s a lot of bureaucracy,” said Judenie Dabel, the youth coordinator at the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing in Boston. “This crisis has shown that the system isn’t built for immigrants and other students who have to advocate for themselves and their parents.” To read the whole article click HERE
-Boston Globe, May 23, 2020

CSIO ON THE NEWS

El Planeta-Panel sobre Racismo y Protestas en EE.UU.

BNN- Grassroots Response to COVID-19 in East Boston

May 13th and 14th, 2020
Virtual Lunch and Conversation with Immigrant Organizers and Leaders
Mayo 13 y 14, 2020
Almuerzo y Conversación Virtual con Organizadores y Lideres Inmigrantes

Immigrant organizers and leaders were weaving connections from way back before COVID-19 strikes and we are continuing to do so during this pandemic. We are creating strategies in community to prepare for what is next after this economic, health and social crisis.
If you want to join our conversation and be in community please send us an e-mail to csioboston@gmail.com to send you the zoom link so you can connect.
The virtual lunches and conversations will be:
May 13th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm and May 14th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Los organizadores y lideres inmigrantes estaban tejiendo conexiones desde mucho antes que llegara el COVID-19 y continuamos haciendo esto durante esta pandemía. Estamos creando estrategías para que en comunidad nos preparemos para lo que vendrá después de esta crisis económica, de salud y social.
Si quiere unirse a nuestra conversación y estar en comunidad por favor envienos un e-mail a csioboston@gmail.com para enviarle el enlace de zoom.
Los almuerzos virtuales y las conversaciones serán:
Mayo 13 de 12:00pm a 1:30pm y Mayo 14 de 12:30pm a 2:00pm

Language Justice and Educational Equity Project

Youth 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