Roberto Lovato, a New York-based writer for New America Media, writes about the complex intersection of race and immigration politics in the American South. For example, the Southeast is home to the
fastest-growing Latino population in the United States, but he points out that although this story takes place in Georgia, it is perhaps not much different than the stories of immigrants and African Americans in other parts of this country.

"Documented and undocumented Latinos dealing with the economic and
political effects of Juan Crow in Georgia (and across the country) find
themselves unwitting actors in a centuries-old racial drama, which they
must alter if Juan Crow is to be defeated. Read More

The Georgia Refugee Public Policy and Education Initiative Presents, Strengthening Georgia: Policies that Support Refugees' Path to Becoming Successful New Americans

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Maloof Auditorium, Decatur
8:30am - 3:00pm.

This forum is for refugees, refugee service agencies, social and health service providers, policy makers, educators, advocates, and all others interested in Georgia's refugee newcomer communities.

Schedule of Events

8:30am
Registration

9:00am-2:00pm
Georgia Refugee issues, education policies, English Only and other
proposed initiatives, successful strategies to integrate newcomers.
Hear from Georgia's refugee, government, business and community
leaders. Read More