Anti-Blackness in Immigration Training

In today’s global landscape, immigration systems play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. However, within these systems, there exists a pervasive issue that often goes unaddressed – anti-Blackness.

Our comprehensive training course, “Understanding and Combating Anti-Blackness in Immigration,” delves into the complexities of this phenomenon and equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize, challenge, and dismantle anti-Black attitudes and practices within immigration processes.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding Anti-Blackness: Participants will explore the historical roots and manifestations of anti-Blackness within immigration systems, including biases in policy, enforcement, and representation.
2. Impact on Black Immigrants: Through case studies and personal narratives, participants will gain insights into the unique challenges and barriers faced by Black immigrants, including issues related to detention, deportation, and family separation.
3. Intersectionality and Identity: This course examines the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and other identities, highlighting the ways in which anti-Blackness intersects with other forms of discrimination to compound the experiences of Black immigrants.
4. Cultural Competency: Participants will develop cultural competency skills essential for engaging with Black immigrants in a respectful, empathetic, and culturally sensitive manner, including effective communication strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
5. Advocacy and Allyship: Armed with knowledge and awareness, participants will explore strategies for advocacy and allyship, including community organizing, policy advocacy, and creating inclusive spaces within immigration organizations and agencies.

Who Should Attend:

This training course is designed for immigration professionals, policymakers, advocates, social workers, educators, and anyone committed to advancing racial equity and justice within immigration systems.

Format:

The course will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and multimedia presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with expert facilitators and guest speakers with firsthand experience in addressing anti-Blackness in immigration.

Join Us in the Fight Against Anti-Blackness in Immigration:

Together, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable immigration system that recognizes the dignity, humanity, and rights of all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity.