GDW EVENT ALERT: PHILADELPHIA'S IMMIGRANT AND GloriaMARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES UNITE TO HOLD MAYORAL AND OTHER CANDIDATES ACCOUNTABLE

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

PHILADELPHIA'S IMMIGRANT 

AND 

MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

UNITE TO HOLD MAYORAL AND OTHER CANDIDATES ACCOUNTABLE

AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA 

The eyes of the nation will be on Philadelphia as a diverse coalition of organizations and community leaders sponsor an immigrant-focused Mayoral Open House Meeting. The Open House, hosted by United Voices for Philadelphia and partners, will take place on Saturday, April 29th, at the Community College of Philadelphia with many Mayoral candidates attending to speak, answer important questions, and meet the diverse audience. 

The event is sponsored by a broad coalition of organizations, community leaders, and members, including African, Asian, Caribbean, Arab, Latino, Muslim, new immigrants, and others. This unique coalition of diverse groups has joined together to strengthen the voice of underrepresented communities and ensure their needs are heard. 

The Mayoral Open House Event also includes an opportunity for attendees to meet City Council, Judicial, and Row Office candidates in person and learn more about their offices and who they are. This is a crucial opportunity for underheard immigrant and refugee communities to hold primary candidates accountable for protecting and advocating for them. 

The event will provide interpretation services upon request and closed captioning for the hearing impaired. Transportation will also be available for those who need it, and refreshments will be served. 

The 30+ host organizations for the event include Americans for Democratic Action - SEPA, Arab American CDC, African Communities Together (ACT), Africom, Asian Americans United, BOLT, Caribbean Community in Philadelphia, Ceiba, Chinese Metro, Committee of Seventy, El Comite de Trabajadorxs de Restaurantes, Faculty & Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia, Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP), Free Migration

Project, Global Philadelphia Association, Gente de Venezuela, HIAS PA, Indochinese American Council, Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Philadelphia, Juntos, Make the Road PA, Nationalities Service Center, New Sanctuary Movement, One PA, PA Youth Vote, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC), Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC), Philadelphia Committee on City Policy, United Voices for Philadelphia, The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, and others. 

 

 

The Mayoral Open House Event is a unique opportunity for the community to come together, engage with candidates, and hold them accountable for their commitments to protecting and advocating for the growing immigrant and marginalized communities in Philadelphia (now around 25% of the City’s Population). This event will surely attract national attention, and United Voices for Philadelphia encourages all community members to attend and participate in this critical event. 

Date: April 29 

Time: 1-4 PM (Open House starts at 1 PM and Mayoral Candidates will be slotted to speak and answer questions between 2-4 PM) 

Location: Community College of Philadelphia's Bonnell Building (17th and Spring Garden)

 Speakers: At least 6 Mayoral candidates,

over 40 City Council, Row Office, and

Judicial candidates

United Voices for Philadelphia

 A diverse coalition of many organizations, community leaders and community voices joined together in steadfast support of immigrants, refugees, and underrepresented groups, including growing numbers of Latino, Asian, African, Caribbean, Arab, Muslim, new immigrants, and others in Philadelphia.

This is a crucial event for Philadelphia - After having come through the most contentious Mid-Term Election, we already know that each and every vote counts - and we can take nothing for granted. The very future of Philadelphia is at stake - So all Philadelphians have to step up, show up, and make sure you vote - both in the upcoming primary on May 16, and the general election this fall.

PHILADELPHIA IS POISED TO MAKE HISTORY - SO NO ONE CAN SIT ON THE SIDELINES

BE THERE ON SATURDAY APRIL 29 - 1:00PM

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU PHILLY!!

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Gloria DULAN-Wilson