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"21
Myths About Immigration"
with Aviva Chomsky
With walls being built on our
borders and heated debate on the Immigration Reform
Bill, immigration have become a "hot topic" in the
mainstream media. However, to fully understand the
complex topic, we must understand immigration within the
context of our nation's history.
According
to Aviva Chomsky the current immigration debate is "rife
with myths, stereotypes and unquestioned
assumptions." She suggests that many opinions
about immigration are based on a distorted and sanitized
version of American history that is reinforced by
textbooks, politicians and the media-and rarely
questioned. Chomsky illustrates how a legacy of
racial and ethnic discrimination has long-fueled social,
economic and legal inequality in the United States.
Additionally, Chomsky suggests that today
immigration is structured by a complex global web that
depends upon an economic system privileging few at the
expense of many. As long as resources as unequally
distributed in the world, she notes, people will look to
escape regions deliberately kept poor and violent, and
seek freedom where the world's wealth has been
concentrated.
Please come to learn from each
other and share stories of how current immigration
policy has impacted the Jamaica Plain community.
Chomsky's books will be available for
purchase.
Aviva Chomsky is professor of
history and coordinator of Latin American Studies at
Salem State College. The daughter of noted activist and
linguist Noam Chomsky, Aviva is the author of several
books including Linked Labor Histories: New England and
Columbia. She has been active in Latin American
solidarity and immigrants' rights issues from more than
25 years. Aviva Chomsky lives in Salem, MA.
Event
Info
First Church in Jamaica Plain,
Unitarian Universalist
Parish Hall
6 Eliot St
(Across from the Monument)
Jamaica Plain,
Massachusetts 02130
Thursday, October
4th
7:00pm
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Friday, Oct. 12th: Please Vote For Me
(Documentary screening)
Follow eight-year-old
students in an elementary school in China as they
campaign for school monitor. Discussion to
follow.
Friday, Oct. 26th: Miss Navajo
(Documentary Screening)
Follow contestants in their
quest for the Miss Navajo Nation crown. Discussion to
follow.
Thursday, Nov. 1st: Frances
Moore-Lappe
Prolific author and visionary
Frances Moore-Lappe visits to discuss food sovereignty
and her new book "Getting a Grip."
Friday, Nov.
30th: An Unreasonable
Man (Documentary Screening)
This film takes an
unsparing look at Ralph Nader, one of the most important
and controversial political figures of our time.
Discussion to follow.
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Hosted by the First Church in
Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist, the Jamaica Plain
Forum is a free, public series of discussions, lectures,
and events addressing current topics of interest to the
Jamaica Plain community.
Speakers include people from the
Jamaica Plain community who are involved in dynamic and
stimulating work near and far, as well as regional and
national authors, activists, artists and
thinkers.
Everyone is welcome to attend the
Jamaica Plain Forum. All activities follow the
principles of tolerance, respectfulness and
inclusiveness.
Although no fee is required for
attendance, donations will contribute to building-use
fees and JP Forum expenses. All Jamaica Plain Forum
activities are wheelchair
accessible. Visit our website for more: www.jamaicaplainforum.org
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