Race and Immigration
The Race and Immigration issue area works towards understanding the concepts of racial justice and the impacts of immigration locally and globally. Working closely with both our community partners and the Warren Wilson community, this issue area advocates for a strong and diverse community rooted in respect and understanding. MANOS, a major program in this issue area, focuses on mentoring and supporting Latino youth in the Asheville community. In addition, this issue area works closely with Building Bridges, and leads a weekly in the fall and spring semesters.
Upcoming Events
- Power and Privilege workshop led by Iliana Hernandez and Rita Gunter during Stand Up Against Racism, time TBA.
Weekly Service Trips
Building Bridges
- Starts January 28th and occurs every Monday Night from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm until March 25th.
- Building Bridges is a volunteer organization founded to overcome racism through compelling dialogue, community building and a call to action. Building Bridges' nine-week (8 weeks for Wilson students because of Spring Break) seminars encourage diverse participants of every race and age.
Please contact Iliana Hernandez for more information.
MANOS
- MANOS is a mentoring program in which volunteers work with Latino youth.
- This requires a year long commitment. Monday nights from 5:30 to 8:30.
Please contact Blanca Perez for more information.
BOTH WEEKLIES ARE FULL FOR THE 2013 SPRING SEMESTER.
Join us in the Fall of 2013!
Crew
PHOTO COMING SOON 
Blanca Perez Iliana Hernandez Rita Gunter
Issue Area Coord. Communication/Logisics Coord. Policy Community Liason
bperez@wwc.edu ihernandez.f12@wwc.edu rgunter.f12@wwc.edu
Please click below to see Issue Workshop led by our R& I crew:
Community Gardens & Empowerment
Related Opportuities
There are courses offered in a number of disciplines that examine issues related to race and immigration.
Community Partners
Building Bridges Racial Dialogue Program
Asheville Buncombe Community Relations Program
Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (Our very own Iliana Hernandez is on their board!)
For other partners in this and other areas, check out the Agency Directory.
Systemic Changes through Policy & Advocacy