At the heart of it, our work at the Reher Center is to honor the historic legacy of the bakery we inhabit – by amplifying the voices and contributions of Hudson Valley immigrants, past and present.
To further that mission, we’ve partnered with the Kingston Library to record the personal stories of immigrant neighbors. The interviews kicked off earlier this month, and we can’t wait to engage the community with these global, and local narratives.
The Reher Center will provide snacks and invite participant sign-ups!. And, to help set the tone for cultural exchange and connection, at 3 pm the Ávila Ensemble will perform a range of folk and classical music traditions of Venezuela. We hope to see you there!
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative is proud to present, “Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers,” a discussion with journalists that will highlight immigrants’ stories while focusing on the role journalism plays in telling them.
Immigrants have been the driving force of the American dream since the beginning. Regardless of where they came from or the manner in which they arrived, they have shaped the fabric of this nation and the lives of all who belong to it. Immigrants bring culture, diversity, and beauty to this country in the hopes of creating a better existence for themselves and future generations. The United States, and especially New York, is rooted in the principle of being a land made for all, and its destiny is to uphold that value so that immigrant communities can thrive for years to come.
Journalists play an important role in the telling of immigrants’ stories. Join us for a discussion spotlighting the impact their choices have on today’s immigration conversation. We hope this panel will inspire a thirst for knowledge about the impact immigrants have on our culture and our lives and will spark a desire to learn more about immigrant communities.
Register here!
The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History hosts “Being Black & Jewish.” This online program shines light on the experiences of three women living at the intersection of these identities in the Hudson Valley: Lacey Schwartz Delgado, Ahvegyil Skolnick, and Randi Zinn. Moderated by Reher Center board member Barry Mayo, this far-ranging Zoom panel conversation will explore their different histories, experiences, connections to their Black and Jewish identities, and so much more. Co-Sponsored by the Reher Center and Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley.
Register here!
