FREE screening of "Immigrant Nation!" 9/08/11

Join the Latino Cultural Center for a FREE screening of "Immigrant Nation!"
followed by a Q&A with the film's director, Esau Melendez.

Immigrant Nation! is a feature documentary about the contemporary immigrant
rights movement. In particular, it is the story of the struggle of Elvira
Arellano, a single mother from Chicago, who fought her deportation. The film
also interweaves the stories of individuals, organizations, activists and
community leaders united by passion and a concern for justice. This film
illustrates the opposition to the controversial HR4437 immigration bill as
well as the ongoing struggle and demand for comprehensive immigration
reform.

When:  Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 3-5pm
Where:  UIC Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2
Free refreshments and admission. Open to the public.

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What better way to kick off the semester than with an open mic night! Join
the UIC Latino Cultural Center, Mexican Students de Aztlan (MeSA), Union for
Puerto Rican Students (UPRS), Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and
Pakistani Student Organization (PSO) along with feature poet King Keith as
we host NOCHE DE POETAS with the themes of "Reflections on 9-11" and the
"Impact of the Recession." Most have been impacted by the tragedy of
September 11th and the global economic recession so come and share your own
poetic words or just stop in for a night of artistic and cultural
expression.

When:  Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm
Where:  UIC Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2
Free food and admission. Open to the public.


For more information, please call 312-996-3096, email lcc@uic.edu, or visit
our website at uic.edu/depts/lcc.

If you require any accommodations to participate in the event please contact
the Center at 312-996-3095 at least one week before the event.


Ivone De Jesus | <http://www.pbjs.com/>*UIC* Latino Cultural Center |
<http://www.pbjs.com/>312.355.2503 | ivone@uic.edu <http://www.pbjs.com/>