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Community Language and Culture Bank
Media Contact: Kayse Jama
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Coming to America
A Two-Part Dialogue on Refugees in Portland

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004
6:00 to 7:30 PM

On April 21, the international cell of City Club’s New Leaders Council presents the conclusion of "Coming to America," a two-part dialogue about refugees in Portland.

In March, the group looked at issues facing economic refugees; now participants will focus on immigration policies and challenges faced by political refugees seeking asylum in Portland.

Speakers will include: the Center founder and political asylee Kayse Jama; San Gioia, professor of sociology at Portland State University and vice president of the Center; and Dr. Lauretta Conklin Frederking, professor of political science at the University of Portland. 

The program, which is open to the public, will take place on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at World Cup Coffee (1740 N.W. Glisan St.). Admission is $5 (free for City Club members). 

For more details, contact New Leaders Council co-chair Gwen Millius at guenevere@stueveroyce.com. 


Where: World Cup Coffee
1740 NW Glisan Street, Portland
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Free for City Club Members; $5 for non-Members

Sponsored by:
City Club of Portland New Leaders Council