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
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​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.

Next Dialogue of the series about
Anti-Blackness, Black Lives Matter and the Connection to the Immigrant Movement, September 17th, 2020
Stay tuned

August 19th Dialogues (English and Spanish) about Anti-Blackness, Black Lives Matter and the Connection to the Immigrant Struggles 

CSIO ON THE NEWS

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

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

2020 Immigrant Movement Unity Dialogues

January 30th and March 5th 2020
Dialogues' Evaluation and planning

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.

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.

GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

 See pics from 2019 trainings and information about GLI here .

Using Arts for Activism in our 2020 Youth Summer Program

Two 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

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Judenie Dabel CSIO's Youth Coordinator and Sumeya Ali, Youth mentor

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

CSIO'S REPORT ON
​UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

CSIO Facilitated CPA's beginning of year 2020 retreat

CSIO facilitated the annual staff planning retreat of the Chinese Progressive Association - CPA Boston last Wednesday 1/8 and Thursday 1/9, 202. CSIO was privileged to support and share in the planning and learning processes of CPA staff and leaders.

CSIO's 2019 award recognitions 

Support and Commitment
​Agency ALPHA
Grassroots Leadership Development support Award 
Center Cooperative for Development and Solidarity- CCDS  
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