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In this issue

Highlander Center Position

 

Community Process Leaders, Nashville

Highlander Research Center is seeking to immediately fill this temporary, part-time position for 3 Nashville-based Community Process Leaders. As part of the Racial Healing & Equity Project, Highlander will be seeking candidates to carry out primary research on Civil Rights Leaders through interviews. All Community Process Leaders work directly with the Project Director.

Please see the complete job description here.

All interested candidates must submit a letter and a résumé to: Highlander Center, 1959 Highlander Way, New Market TN 37820 or electronically to ron@highlandercenter.org with “community process leader” in the subject bar.
If you have additional questions, please contact ron@highlandercenter.org.
 
JUMP's Education for All Meeting, TBA  

Join the TIRRC JUMP Committee (Jóvenes para Un Mejor Presente) to plan next steps in the campaign for access to higher education for immigrant youth in TN.

  • TBA in May
  • 6PM-8PM

TIRRC Office, 446 Metroplex Drive, A224, Nashville  37211 

Please contact Amelia Post for more information or for a ride at 615-294-2203
Mobile Mexican Consulate in Antioch, May 17-20  

The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be in Antioch this month. Please call ahead for your appointment at 1-877-639-4835.

  • May 17-20
  • 6PM-8PM

Premiere Indoor Sports, 12630 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN

Please click here for more information.
Disaster Donation, May 19 & 20  
A charity fundraiser will take place to benefit the survivors of the tornados in Alabama. The Islamic Center has graciously donated a truck, trailer, driver and fuel to get the supplies to Alabama. Please donate items to the charity truck which will be located in South Nashville.
  • Thursday, May 19
  • Friday, May 20

5400 Belle Forge Circle in Antioch, TN

Please contact Amir to schedule a time to drop off supplies by calling 615-669-0691 or by emailing amir@supercarcouture.com.
Capoeira in the 'Hood, May 18, 25  

Join Leon as he teaches and practices the ritual combat dance known as Capoeira. All are welcome! 

  • Wednesdays in May
  • 6PM-8PM

Kilombo Do Ritmo, 3761 Nolensville Pike in Nashville
Monthly Clinic for Worker's Dignity Project, May 19  
Join the Worker's Dignity Project for the monthly wage theft recovery clinic. Volunteers always welcomed! 
  • Thursday, May 19
  • 5PM Volunteer Orientation 
  • 6PM Clinic offered 

Salon Imperial (next to Supermercado La Reyna #2) in Nashville

For more information, please contact Jack Willey at workersdignity@gmail.com or by phone at (615) 679-0794
FREE Bilingual Mediation, May 27  

The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center will offer free bilingual mediation on the first and fourth Friday of every month. This is an opportunity to participate in mediation as an alternative to settling disputes in court.  

  • May 27 
  • 1PM-4:30PM
Catholic Charities/Guadalupe Church
3112 Nolensville Pike, Nashville  37211 

For more information, please contact edubina@nashvilleconflict.org or at 615-333-8400

East & West TN Events
Memphis TIRRC Meetings, May 16, 23, 30  

Join Gaby Benitez for the Memphis TIRRC meetings held every Monday!

 

  • Mondays in May 
  • 6:30PM

 

WIN Center, 3035 Director's Row, B-1207, Memphis TN  38131

Please call 901-692-2933 for more information.
'Welcome to Shelbyville' Screening,  May 17  

Join TIRRC for the screening of the documentary 'Welcome to Shelbyville'.

  • Tuesday, May 17
  • 7PM-9PM
Malco's Studio on the Square
2105 Court Street, Memphis TN  38104

Please call 901-692-2933 for more information
YWCA Workshops for Latina Youth, May 17, 24, 31  

Join the YWCA every Tuesday for these informative workshops on healthy relationships and sexuality. 

  • Tuesday, May 17, 24, 31
  • 4:15PM-6:25PM
Memphis, TN 

Please call 901-458-2550 for more information
Mobile Mexican Consulate in Kingsport, May 24-27  

The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be in Kingsport this month. Please call ahead to make an appointment 1-877-639-4835.

  • May 24-27 

2517 John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN  37660

Please click here for more information.
Free Intermediate/Advanced ESL Classes, Ongoing  

Free ESL classes for speakers of non-English languages! 

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • 1PM-3PM

Tennessee Valley UU Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Room C in Knoxville TN 

Call 865-539-7109 or 865-851-9919 for more information
Know Your Rights Training, TBA  

Join TIRRC for an informative workshop on the rights of the immigrant community.

  • TBA in May

Call 901-692-2933 for more information 
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