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February 15, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED “BLACK HISTORY IN ACTION! PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.” Wash- ington State University will celebrate Black History Month with a musical performance and keynote address. Attendees are asked to bring a donation for the Cougar Food Bank. 5 p.m., WSU Vancouver, Firstenburg Student Commons, 14204 NE Salm- on Creek Ave., Vancouver. IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association Presents: “UNITY: A Celebra- tion of Family, Community, History and Culture.” Dinner, music & local community vendors. This is a free family-friendly event and all ages arewelcome. Seating is limited – to reserve your seat(s) send your full name and # of seats requested (max 6 seats, per request) to NW-KPAAPA@KP.ORG . 5:30 – 7 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, Town Hall Ballroom, 3704 N. Interstate Ave. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 100 Black Men & Women Seattle Police Department Det. Denise “Cookie” Bouldin, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell participated in the 2017 celebration of National African-American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) at South Shore PreK-8. This year’s theme: “Honoring Our Past, Present, and Future.” Because of Congress’ refusal to pass comprehensive immigration reform, DACA has been a critical ave- The exchange students have pocket money for per- nue for people who were brought here as children sonal expenses and full health, accident and liability to live and work in the U.S. without fear of being de- insurance. ASSE students are selected based on aca- tained or deported. It has helped break down walls in demics and personality, and host families can choose our communities and made them safer. their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, “The DACA program remains the current law of the countries and personal interests. land and DACA recipients continue to have the legal To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how right to live and work in our country. to become involved with ASSE in your community, “Information about the arrest of a DACA recipient please call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800- last Friday remains scarce and questions remain un- 733-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your answered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce- host family application. ment (ICE). More details should be released about what led to this arrest, including whether the deten- tion of a DACA recipient is a shift in immigration pol- icy related to DACA recipients. We have sought these answers from ICE’s Seattle Field Office. Seattle Central Pays Tribute to “Additionally, given the uncertainty around Presi- dent Trump’s immigration policies, the Administra- Internment of Japanese Americans tion and ICE should clarify their stance on this policy. This week, Seattle Central College will remember Uncertainty and ambiguity lead to fear in the immi- its connection to the 75th anniversary of Executive grant community. Order 9066 that resulted in the internment of over No person should live in fear that they or a family 110,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II. member will be taken away by the federal govern- In the spring of 1942, nearly a third of the student ment without notice or cause. This fear makes our body at Broadway High School (the future site of Se- communities less safe as it makes immigrants less attle Central College) failed to show up for class. In- likely to report crimes or work with local law en- stead, these Japanese-American young people were forcement. And it robs our friends and neighbors of removed to internment camps across the West, never the American dream they were promised whenever to return to school. they came to our country. The college will host two events to commemorate “We want to remind our residents that no City of the anniversary of the executive order. The first, “75 Seattle official will ever ask about your immigra- Years of Stories and Silence: Spoken Memories of Ex- tion status. And the Seattle Police Department will ecutive Order 9066,” will take place at 11 a.m. at Broad- not help ICE detain and deport immigrants who are way Performance Hall. The second, a candlelight doing nothing more than raising their families and vigil to remember Broadway High School Japanese contributing to the vibrant culture and successful American Internees, will take place at noon Feb. 17 at economy of our city. Tsutakawa Fountain, first floor of Seattle Central Col- “However, please also know that ICE officials still lege Broadway Edison building, 1701 Broadway. Both have the power and jurisdiction to enter into the events are open to the public. boundaries of Seattle and conduct these harmful actions without notifying the City. If you are an im- Mayor Murray, Councilmember migrant, we advise that you review two online vid- eo presentations produced by our partners North- González Release Statement on west Immigrant Rights Project and Colectiva Legal DACA Arrest del Pueblo. These have important Know Your Rights information that you should un- Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and City y ! • L i ke u s a derstand during this uncertain time: d Councilmember M. Lorena González o on t https://www.facebook.com/WAim- (Position 9, Citywide) issued the fol- F y • migrantsolidaritynetwork/videos/ lowing statement after news of the Mayor Murray and Coun- arrest of Daniel Ramirez Medina, cilmember Gonzalez are request- a 23-year old Deferred Action for ing details of the arrest from Childhood Arrivals recipient Seattle’s local ICE office this living in Seattle with his father. evening. The Mayor’s Office, “President Obama’s Deferred Council and the Office of Immi- Action for Childhood Arrivals grant and Refugee Affairs will (DACA) program has given thou- continue actively monitoring this sands of people who know no oth- incident and any other reports of er home than the U.S. the opportuni- immigration enforcement activities ty to be members of our community, happening within Washington state. have jobs, go to school and raise a family. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 m me un n TheSkannerNews o k • learn • co yo u r c o m m ebo in ts • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 VIEWING OF MLK, JR. BREAKFAST ON COMCAST: The Skanner News Groups 31st Annual MLK, Jr. Breakfast will be televised on Comcast Channel 22 at 7 p.m. If you were unable to attend the breakfast you will be able to view it from the comfort of your own living room. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 VIEWING OF MLK, JR. BREAKFAST ON COMCAST: The Skanner Foundation’s 31st Annual MLK, Jr. Breakfast will be televised on Comcast Channel 11 at 5:30 p.m. If you were unable to attend the breakfast you will be able to view it from the comfort of your own living room. Seattle Bulletin THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 SEEING NATURE: LANDSCAPE MASTERWORKS FROM THE PAUL G. ALLEN FAMILY COLLECTION OPENING: Drawn from Microsoft Co-Founder and Philanthropist Paul G. Allen’s private collection, one of the most significant in the United States, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the natural world through the eyes of great artists. Free public opening night event fea- turing music, performances, art-making and more. This exhibit runs through May 23, 2017. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Seattle Art Musem, 1300 First Ave. For more information please call (206) 654-3100. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 CELEBRATING BHS 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Please join the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. to celebrate its 40th anniversary. We will honor community collaboration of the 1987 award-winning exhibit, “Northwest Black Pioneers.” Presenta- tions and performances. Free admission, light refreshments. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St. PRESIDENT’S DAY AT THE LOCKS: Hear some of the contestants from the “Making the Cut” songwriting contest perform their songs about the centennial of Ballard Locks and Lake Washing- ton Ship Canal. Part of the Presidents Day at the Locks festivi- ties: Noon – 3 p.m., Hiram Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 GARDENING WITH YOUR CHILDREN: PLAN AND PREPARE YOUR GARDEN: Learn ideas to make your garden fun for the whole family. You will make a fun craft to bring home to your very own garden. $2 suggested donation. Pre-registration is required; please call (425) 452-6993, Course 112721. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, 15416 SE 16th St., Bellevue. ac it Seattle News Briefs VIEWING OF MLK, JR. BREAKFAST ON COMCAST: The Skanner Foundation’s 31st Annual MLK, Jr. Breakfast will be televised on Comcast Channel 23 at 7:30 p.m. If you were unable to attend the breakfast you will be able to view it from the comfort of your own living room. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 CHAMPIONS OF COURAGE BY SOUTH SOUND PARENT 2 PARENT: SSP2P will host the fourth annual fundraiser, Champions for Courage at the Hands on Children’s Museum. Activities include: Silent auction, wine grab, delicious finger food and beverages, face painting, photo booth and much more. Fun for all ages to have fun and enjoy. Admission is $12 for adults, children 18 and younger are free. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., The New Hans on Chil- dren’s Museum is located at 414 Jefferson St. NE., Olympia. nt • lo c a l n e w s • e ve
