Amidst the tragic events occurring in Paris and beyond, our society has responded with knee-jerk reactions that don’t fully consider the processes put in place to protect U.S. citizens while showing compassion to the world’s most vulnerable populations. CNNC Research fellows want to ensure that our community has access to … Continued
When I first came to the United States, I came across a new experience, which is volunteering in a community center. Community Centers are locations where people of a certain community can meet and socialize. I was really astonished of this idea of involving and serving the population of a … Continued
Over the summer I interned with the CNNC, I personally learned about the diversity of cultures and backgrounds that are present here in Greensboro. Even though I am Latina, I was able to learn from my own Latino community here. In addition to this, I have also learned about the … Continued
The photo series, “Memory: Disputed Territory” will be exhibited from Monday October 26th to Friday November 6th, 2015 at UNCG’s Multicultural Resource Center (Elliott University Center, suite 062). The exhibit, by Guatemalan photojournalist, Roderico Yool Díaz, captures the lived experience of individuals still struggling to find justice for loved ones … Continued
THE MISSION: There were 11 of us as delegates on the eight-day trip to Cuba at the end of November 2014. We were part of a Witness for Peace (WFP) delegation to study the impact of the embargo, meet people face to face, and learn about Cuban culture. The trip … Continued
The Center for New North Carolinians relies on volunteers from all walks of life to help serve our local immigrant and refugee families. Volunteering with the CNNC is a great way to serve others while building bridges between new and existing communities in the Greensboro area. Below are several ways … Continued
New report compiling numbers Refugee Arrivals in Guilford County by Country of Origin for fiscal year 2014. Overall, Guilford County is up to 815 arrivals for the year (a 110 increase from last year) and Greensboro was at 411 (an increase of 71). The report can be found here.
CHILDREN AT THE BORDER: Media discussion the last few months has focused on thousands of Central American children coming to our border, seeking asylum, and seeking to join family members in the U.S. The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) and international organizations have designated them as being an … Continued
Walk, Run, or Donate to Help Our Community Centers! When 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. March 29, 2014 Where Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W Lee St. The Center for New North Carolinians has registered as a nonprofit to both participate in and benefit from The Human Race! This 5K walk/run … Continued
By Dr. Raleigh Bailey This January I visited Rwanda. The US has recently formalized plans to resettle close to 10,000 Congolese refugees over the next couple of years who are currently in camps in Rwanda. There are an estimated almost 100,000 refugees in Rwanda, most in refugee camps, and almost … Continued