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Research
Justice Revelations July 2011 E-newsletter |
Domestic
Workers' Corner: Leader-Activist, Former Domestic Worker Shares Her Story |
New Survey
Project Launched with Arcus Foundation! What is the Trans*/Two-Spirit/Intersex
Mapping Project? Do you work with or provide services to a Trans*/Two-Spirit/Intersex organization or program? Do know someone who does? |
"I
began working as a domestic worker when I was 5 years old. I cleaned homes
while there were children playing outside.” Guillermina is co-founder of La Colectiva
at La Raza Cetro Legal, an anchor organization for DataCenter’s
national domestic worker survey. Your generous support makes it possible
for her voice to be heard. |
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Head, Heart and Hands: South Asian Workers Trained in Key Organizing Strategy |
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The experience of leaving your homeland to come to the United States: It is a story that is a part of your family and every family. For the South Asian Network (SAN), it is something that drives their work everyday. DataCenter partnered with SAN to provide two trainings for workers in “Little India” in Artesia, California. These workers are using participatory research to tell their stories, assess the unique challenges they face and decide how to take action. |
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Da Town Researchers Attend National Conference, |
Latin
American Solidarity Wendy
Call book tour: How does a centuries-old community stay intact with organizing? A
discussion of globalization, modernity and cultural authenticity. Read an excerpt from the book!
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“The
only way to truly liberate ourselves is to educate ourselves.” Tony developed this belief while he was working with DataCenter as student research-organizer in the Oakland Unified School District. In July, he joined thousands of other students, educators and activists at the Free Mind, Free People Conference. The theme: “Education is Liberation.” Tony, a leader in DataCenter’s Da Town Researchers (DTR) program, and Aaron Nakai, advisor to DTR, attended the conference to share the powerful student organizing efforts they have led here in Oakland. |
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Hello and Thank You from Co-founder Fred Goff! |
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As
a retirement gift, DataCenter gave tireless co-founder Fred Goff a much
deserved vacation! |
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Suggestions? Tell us what you think! Email us: datacenter@datacenter.org |
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"Edie
and I want to thank the DataCenter for the wonderful retirement gift of
a naturalist tour of our choosing."