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ICUJP Friday Forum
August 29th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific
When The Community Defends Its Neighbors
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Event Description:
What has happened to us in this country? If we study our own history, we find that we have always been ready to receive the unfortunate from other countries, and though this may seem a generous gesture on our part, we have profited a thousand fold by what they have brought us. -- Eleanor Roosevelt
As the administration ramps up distractions from its own lawlessness, the community has stepped up to support and protect its undocumented and immigrant brothers and sisters. We will hear from groups that have banded together to push back on the assault on our undocumented neighbors, and how we can support and be involved in these actions.
Join the conversation with our speakers:
Jack B. is a long-time community organizer with the Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles Chapter.
Palmira Figueroa is an advocate leader, political and social justice strategist, communications and fundraising expert, and proud Mexican immigrant. She currently serves as the Communications Director at the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), where she follows her passion for contributing to social justice and uplifting her beloved immigrant community. With years of experience at the intersection of advocacy, media, and movement-building, Palmira uses strategic storytelling and communications to amplify the voices of day laborers and immigrant workers across the country. Her work is rooted in love for her community and a deep belief in the power of collective action to drive systemic change.
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7:30 - 7:35 Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45 Welcome and introductions
7:45 - 7:50 Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15 Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20 Announcements
9:20 - 9:30 Closing circle and prayer
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Facilitator: MacGregor Eddy
Reflector: Rick Banales
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **
Here's how to join the online meeting:
To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.
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ICUJP Friday Forum 08/29/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.
RESOURCES FOR PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF A PEOPLE UNDER SEIGE
ICUJP Condemns the actions of the current administration to foment unrest in Southern California and other parts of the US. We hope you will find the following information useful in keeping involved and safe.
Join Us In Fighting Back To Save Our Democracy
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace has been working to end the fearmongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation since shortly after September 11th, 2001. When great activists and civic leaders such as Rev. James Lawson, Rabbi Leonard Beerman, Dr. Maher Hathout and many others came together under the vision of Rev. George Regas, the idea that “religious communities must stop blessing war and violence” was considered extreme and confrontational.
Today, there is a new benchmark for being extreme and confrontational - our government and its leaders are actively working towards creating a Fascist America, with the benefit of weak and ineffective push back from the opposition. Every day brings a new political scandal, a new attack on democratic norms, a new reason to panic and just give up.
But through all of it, one thing keeps us steady: our nation has seen much worse, and we will trumph again.
We have endured and spead our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and issues that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated of activists. But through it all, we go forward in our mission to be the voice for "the least of these", and our determination to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how vocal and effective the opposition can seem.
For 23 years we have worked for justice and peace, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. As our chairperson Steve Rohde says, we are built for this, and we are in this work for the long term.
Recently, Steve Rohde presented a forum to ICUJP members that you can see here - How Trump, Congress, & the Supreme Court are Installing an Imperial Presidency:
How Trump, Congress, & the Supreme Court are Installing an Imperial Presidency
In this forum, Steve gave an impassioned plea for all of us to do the work must do to save our democracy from tyranny:
Fight Back To Save Our Democracy - Stephen Rohde, Chair, ICUJP
ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for over twenty years through the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. We are honored to be with you in the struggle for Justice and Peace.
There’s still a long road ahead. But if you’re here reading this, we’re already stronger than they want us to be.
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