Date:
Thursday, 02/27/2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Category:
Michigan is home to over 700,000 foreign-born residents who comprise a little over 7% of the state’s population. This lecture and slideshow program will look at various myths about immigrants and refugees, and compare them to facts. Areas explored will include education-level, economic impact, crime and others. Content will be primarily focused on Michigan, but will include some national scope as well. Presenter, Karen Phillippi, is the Director of New American Integration with the Office of Global Michigan. Global Michigan is a state-level office whose mission is to support immigrant and refugee integration. Register at the Adult Service Desk or call the library at 734-426-4477.
This Program is part of the Washtenaw Community Read. You do not have to be a participant in the Washtenaw Community Read to attend. All are welcome.
02/27/2020 6:00 PM 02/27/2020 6:00 PM America/Detroit Myth vs Fact About Immigrants and Refugees
Michigan is home to over 700,000 foreign-born residents who comprise a little over 7% of the state’s population. This lecture and slideshow program will look at various myths about immigrants and refugees, and compare them to facts. Areas explored will include education-level, economic impact, crime and others. Content will be primarily focused on Michigan, but […]
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