Actividad cultural: Panel sobre la inmigracion

Immigration and Spirit in Action

Latino/Hispanic Heritage Room, the San Francisco Public Library
March 4, 6-8 PM

Immigration and social action will be discussed by an expert panel. Dr. Donald Miller, Professor of Religion at USC, will discuss immigrant religion activities and outreach in Los Angeles, Dr. Lois Lorentzen, Professor of Theology/Religious Studies at USF will discuss what activities and challenges face communities in San Francisco and what results have already been accomplished. Dr. Kevin Chun, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Asian American Studies Program at USF will address the importance of religion in health and psychosocial adjustment for Asian American immigrants and Dr. Joaquin, "Jay" Gonzalez III, of the Politics Department and Philippine Studies Program at USF will explore how religion provides needed social capital for migrant communities as well as a base for social activism and political organizing.