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El Proyecto de ley de Inmigración del Senado aclamado como un gran paso en la Campaña por una Reforma
El Proyecto de ley de Inmigración del Senado aclamado como un gran paso en la Campaña por una Reforma Defensores de los inmigrantes siguen movilizándose y presionando a los legisladores DETROIT – La marcha sin precedentes de la semana pasada en Washington DC para “mantener la familia unida” a través de la reforma migratoria ha dado sus primeros frutos, los miembros del Senado de los EE.UU. anunciaron el día de hoy una legislación con un camino claro hacia la ciudadanía que preservará y protegerá a las familias...
read moreRep. Amash (R-MI) and Rep. Labrador (R-Idaho) to Discuss Immigration Reform at Public Forum
Rep. Amash (R-MI) and Rep. Labrador (R-Idaho) to Discuss Immigration Reform at Public Forum Grand Rapids, Michigan –Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) and Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) will speak at a public forum regarding Immigration Reform at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (1204 Grandville Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503) starting at 1:30pm Saturday, April 13. Both representatives will address questions about Immigration Reform to the community and to members of the media. The public is welcome; however, guests are asked to come early...
read moreWharton Center Presents Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour | Wharton Center | Friday, April 12
Wharton Center Presents Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour Starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 2013 3:00 p.m. ● Cobb Great Hall 8:00 p.m. ● Cobb Great Hall The 8:00 p.m. performance will have 50 VIP Seats at $150/each that will include a meet & greet. Tickets: $55.00, $45.00, $25.00 Ticket Office: whartoncenter.com 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON EAST LANSING, Mich — The live show MythBusters: Behind the...
read moremygrcitypoints Names ‘Park Makeover’ Recipients
mygrcitypoints Names ‘Park Makeover’ Recipients City of Grand Rapids awards $50,000 to Wilcox Park; $10,000 to Riverside Park; $10,000 to Cherry Park (GRAND RAPIDS, MI. April 1, 2013) — The City of Grand Rapids announces that three City parks are the recipients of enhancements from the firstmygrcitypoints.com community campaign that had thousands of contributors donating over 4 million points. The park with the most points donated was Wilcox Park, which accrued 962,601 points and will receive $50,000 for a ‘park...
read moreSocial Justice Groups Merge as “Michigan United”
Social Justice Groups Merge as “Michigan United” New Website and Grand Opening at Justice Launch Event DETROIT – Two of Michigan’s social justice organizations, the Alliance for Immigrants Rights and Reform and the Michigan Organizing Project, officially became one under the banner of Michigan United. It happened during “Justice Launch 2013,” a statewide social justice gathering of more than 500 activists engaged in immigration reform, workers’ rights, and foreclosure prevention. U.S. Representative John Conyers Jr. and State...
read moreGrupos sociales de justicia se unen para formar “Michigan Unido”
Grupos sociales de justicia se unen para formar “Michigan Unido” Nuevo sitio web y gran apertura en el evento de lanzamiento de Justicia DETROIT – Dos de las organizaciones de justicia social de Michigan como la Alianza para los Derechos de los Inmigrantes y Reforma y el Proyecto de Organización de Michigan, oficialmente se convirtieron en uno solo bajo el nombre de Michigan Unido. Sucedió durante “El Lanzamiento de Justicia 2013″, una reunión en todo el estado de más de 500 activistas a favor de la justicia...
read moreMillones de familias esperan justicia mientras que el senado está de vacaciones
Millones de familias esperan justicia mientras que el senado está de vacaciones Los legisladores desaprovechan dos fechas límite para introducir una reforma migratoria Grupos comunitarios cometen desobediencia civil en Washington DC DETROIT-El día de hoy, los líderes de la comunidad inmigrante lamentan la lentitud de las secretas negociaciones a puerta cerrada por parte de “La Banda de los 8″ del senado. Al no cumplir con su propio plazo para presentar un proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria en el mes de marzo, la Banda de los...
read moreVenezuelas Hugo Chavez dies at 58
BBC News – Venezuelas Hugo Chavez dies at 58. Wow, this is news, and here I thought with all the resources he went through with his battle with cancer, he would have pulled through. Seems that it was inevitable that Chavez would pass away. Here is to Venezuela and it’s future. Share this:ShareFacebookGoogle...
read moreKalamazoo Families, Business People, Church Members Join National Immigration Reform
Kalamazoo Families, Business People, Church Members Join National Immigration Reform Stories Tell the Need for a Clear Path to Citizenship KALAMAZOO – Over 200 people from across southwest Michigan gathered tonight for a rally with the national “Family Unity” bus tour for immigration reform. The message was clear: family unity and a pathway to citizenship now. “Family Unity” buses across the country are making their way toward Washington D.C., stopping in key congress districts to build a demand for immigration...
read moreLa propuesta del presidente mantiene el impulso para la reforma
La propuesta del presidente mantiene el impulso para la reforma Los inmigrantes quieren un camino sencillo hacia la ciudadanía, no una carrera de obstáculos DETROIT – Después de la “filtración” este fin de semana de la propuesta migratoria del presidente Obama, la Alianza para los Derechos de Inmigrantes y Reforma y el Michigan Organizing Project instaron a los legisladores federales a que continuaran con el impulso de la reforma que proporciona un camino claro a la ciudadanía con el fin de ayudar a las familias...
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