Past Events

Emergency Brainstorming Session: What can we do about the violations at the U.S. Border? (September, 27 2021)

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8:00 pm EST / 7:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. PT

Dear colleagues,

We at H.S.A. feel distraught and sad by the inhumane, racist, imperialist and colonialist treatment of our Haitian brothers and sisters at the border. Please see this Call to Action by H.S.A. and our sister Black academic professional associations.

Given the magnitude of the situation we would like to come together as scholars, activists and practitioners to brainstorm about some concrete actions we can take to support our brothers and sisters. To that end we are holding a brainstorming  meeting on Monday, September 27 at 8 pm EST/7p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT. We will meet with a representative from the Haitian Bridge Alliance to think about some concrete and strategic ways we can work with other organizations to provide our services including the following:

• Legal and translation assistance
• Sponsorship
• Resources to support families if they can be in the U.S.

We encourage you to come if you are able to do so.

The meeting will be recorded.

Thank you.

In solidarity!

Haitian Studies Association