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SOPHIA Film Fest focuses on Immigration IssuesSOPHIA will be holding a film festival in February and March on the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Join us as we delve into our broken immigration system. On Saturday, February 11th, the video Dying to Live will be shown. This video is a comprehensive look at immigration issues from several points of view - north of the border, south of the border and at the border. This film reflects on the human struggle for a better, more dignified life. A month later, on Saturday, March 10th, the video shown will be 9500 Liberty. This documentary, which initially began as a collection of YouTube clips, tells the story of what happened in Prince William County near Washington DC., when in 2007, the county made the decision to implement an Arizona-style immigration law. This documentary provides a very well crafted view of how this decision impacted the entire county from both sides of the immigration reform issue. Some of the wonderful pieces include actual footage from county board meetings, with local citizens speaking their minds. Saturday, February 11th – St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (300 Carroll St, Waukesha) Saturday, March 10th – First Congregational, United Church of Christ, Waukesha (100 East Broadway, Waukesha) Both viewings will start at 9 am, will include refreshments, and will be followed by lively, informative discussions. If you have questions, contact Ron at 262-408-2029. Gamaliel Legacy Leader Joel Gaughan, SOPHIA’s past president and long-time leader in the Tip Campaign, was recognized as a “Legacy Leader” at Gamaliel’s recent 25th Anniversary Gala, held in Chicago on December 2, 2011. This tribute was included in the Program Book. Congratulations, Joel! We’re proud of you and grateful for the example of your leadership for justice! | SOPHIA President to speak at forum SOPHIA President Betty Groenewold will speak at a forum Find out more about this event
“Rescuing Regina/ Rescuing the Broken U.S. Immigration System” On January 7, nearly a hundred people heard the moving story of Regina Bakala, a Congolese political refugee. At the forum sponsored by SOPHIA and Plowshare Center, those present also heard about the current Immigration law, and learned about the need for immigration reform from a social justice point of view. Regina’s battle was documented in a recently published book, Rescuing Regina: The Battle to Save a Friend from Deportation and Death which was for sale by the author, Sr. Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND. Supporting materials (information projected at workshop by all speakers) can be seen by clicking on the attachments at the bottom of this page.
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