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African Communities Together
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Добавлен 14 ноя 2019
African Communities Together is an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights, opportunity, and a better life for our families here in the U.S. and worldwide.
ACT empowers African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically.
We connect African immigrants to critical services, help Africans develop as leaders, and organize our communities on the issues that matter.
ACT empowers African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically.
We connect African immigrants to critical services, help Africans develop as leaders, and organize our communities on the issues that matter.
The Story of African Communities Together
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World Refugee Day 2024: Fighting for Protection for African Immigrants
Просмотров 24721 день назад
On World Refugee Day this year, members of African Communities Together (ACT) came together in Washington D.C. to advocate for three key humanitarian policies that would protect African immigrants, including Temporary Protected Status for Mali, Temporary Protected Status for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Humanitarian Parole for Sudan. Thank you to the offices of Sen Ben Cardin (MD...
Amplifying the Voices of Alexandria Residents in the Fight for Affordable Housing
Просмотров 160Месяц назад
The City of Alexandria is one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the state of Virginia. Yet, many can no longer afford to live in Alexandria due to outrageous housing costs. African Communities Together is fighting to preserve affordable housing throughout Alexandria and to push our representatives to institute tenant protections to ensure that all residents are able to live in dign...
Fair Housing Month Panel: What does housing justice look like for African Immigrants?
Просмотров 413 месяца назад
Moderator: Sosseh Prom, Housing Justice Director Speakers: Solomon Ayalew, DMV Chapter Director Sophie Bah Kouate, Membership & Services Manager Tsehaitu Abye, Pennsylvania Chapter Director
Sophie Kouyate on One World with Zain Asher
Просмотров 308Год назад
August 8th, 2023 African Communities Together's Sophie Kouyate on CNN International's "One World with Zain Asher", discussing the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City. Sophie shared insights and experiences from her work on the ground with asylum seekers. In collabroation with partner organizations across the city, Sophie has been connecting migrants with vital resources for navigating New Y...
Southern Towers: The Fight to Save an Historic Immigrant Community
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Southern Towers is home to a vibrant community of immigrant and blue-collar workers, hailing from Somalia, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Central America, to name a few. Since 2020, tenants and advocates have been fighting to protect their right to stay at the towers, yet, corporate landlord CIM Group refuses to meet the needs of the community they claim to value. Will Southern Towers remain an a...
Home Act: Bert Bayou Testimony
Просмотров 27Год назад
#HOMEact1623 is a critical step towards rent stabilization in Montgomery County. ACT's Bert Bayou testified in support of the bill, which would cap rent increases at 3%. For immigrant, Black, and Brown communities, finding affordable and safe housing is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly in the DMV region. Our communities are pushed out in favor of new developments and wealthier resi...
CUSP End Title 42
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Communities United for Status and Protection (CUSP) traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to visit a migrant shelter operated by Haitian Bridge Alliance. Together, the collective brought awareness to the inhumane and racist policy and demanded that the current administration honor its promise to end Title 42 and renew its commitment to humanitarian protection for ALL asylum seekers who are seeking safet...
Dauda Sesay Senate Testimony on Refugee Admissions Program
Просмотров 121Год назад
On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, African Communities Together's National Network Director, Dauda Sesay, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, in defense of the need to bolster the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. As a former refugee and advocate for immigrants across the country, Dauda shared his thoughts on the significance and necessity of the...
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Webinar 2
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Part 2 of our Temporary Protected Status (TPS) takes a different approach than our first webinar, focusing on advocacy and how to file for TPS. Speakers: Diana Konaté, Policy Director Hiwot Berihun, D.C. Legal Director Connect with our legal team here: africans.us/immigration-legal-services
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Seminar (October 19th, 2022)
Просмотров 279Год назад
What is Temporary Protected Status? The Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to designate a country for Temporary Protected Status ( TPS) if the Secretary determines that the country conditions temporarily prevent their nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. A country can receive TPS...
African Diaspora Civic Engagment Webinar
Просмотров 76Год назад
On Tuesday, September 20th, 2022, National Voter Registration Day, African Communities Together hosted an amazing panel on the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and voting and civic engagement in the African/Black Diaspora communities, and our voter registration efforts as ACT. There are almost 2.4 million eligible voters in the African community nationwide. Voting is one mechanism to participate...
Stop Immigrant Bond Abuse in New York State!
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Stop Immigrant Bond Abuse in New York State!
Diversity Visa Passport Rule Press Conference
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Diversity Visa Passport Rule Press Conference
VACIR Testimony: Sami Bourma (Southern Towers)
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VACIR Testimony: Sami Bourma (Southern Towers)
Episode 11: Independent Spirit, Elhadji Djibril Diagne (Senegal)
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Episode 11: Independent Spirit, Elhadji Djibril Diagne (Senegal)
Episode 10: Passion for Justice, Bourema “Naby” Niambele (Mali)
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Episode 10: Passion for Justice, Bourema “Naby” Niambele (Mali)
Episode 9: Empathy & Advice, Susana Baidoo (Ghana)
Просмотров 282 года назад
Episode 9: Empathy & Advice, Susana Baidoo (Ghana)
Episode 8: The Community Grows, Omar Koita (The Gambia)
Просмотров 1023 года назад
Episode 8: The Community Grows, Omar Koita (The Gambia)
Episode 7: Spiritual Guide, Imam Souleimane Konaté (Cote D'Ivoire)
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Episode 7: Spiritual Guide, Imam Souleimane Konaté (Cote D'Ivoire)
Ep 6: Advocate for All, Fatoumata Waggeh (The Gambia)
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Ep 6: Advocate for All, Fatoumata Waggeh (The Gambia)
Ep 5: History as a Guide, Deacon Solomon Kibriye (Ethiopia)
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Ep 5: History as a Guide, Deacon Solomon Kibriye (Ethiopia)
Ep 4: Family & Faith with Mr. Geoffrey & Mrs. Adelaide Agyemang (Ghana)
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Ep 4: Family & Faith with Mr. Geoffrey & Mrs. Adelaide Agyemang (Ghana)
Ep 3: Freedom & Dignity with "Anonymous" (Nigeria)
Просмотров 923 года назад
Ep 3: Freedom & Dignity with "Anonymous" (Nigeria)
Deportations coming soon can't come soon enough
A better life starts when you solve the problems in your own country
enough here already
Welfare free housing , bottom line .
Ukraine and Palestine and Israel are the only countries in a war zone eligible for asylum refugee status. Instead we're getting military fighting age young men from Africa and S. America who don't want to fight for their county's and are not in an active war zone.
Send the young men back …train them to fight for their country wtf !!! 😬 what the eff is this
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My Name Is Tahsianna, You Can See My Name But I Still Wanna Introduce Myself. These Are My Grandparents .. My Grandfather Left Earth On His Birthday September 27,2022. This Video Even Though He Didn’t Speak That Much Really Makes Me Smile & Brings Me So Much Warmth Inside. Imma Miss Him Forever & I Appreciate You Getting To Know Them. They Are The Most Influential Part Of My Life & Im Grateful That The World Will Always Get To Hear Them. Thank You So Much, & Keep Doing What You Doing For Our Community 🇬🇭🫶🏾
I Didn’t Even Realized I Left A Comment Already, That Just Goes To Show You How Much I Watch This Video ❤️
Long Live My Grandfather .. Geoffrey Agyemang 🤞🏾💔
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