Events

We are pleased to share that the Hingham Human Rights Commission has added a special agenda item to their June Meeting: The Hingham Unity Council will provide an immigration law focused Know Your Rights presentation. The training will also include best practices for bystanders and information regarding Hingham Police Department policies and procedures presented by the Hingham Police Chief and Civil Rights Office. There will be time for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. ***Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish interpreters will be available to Zoom attendees, please select your preferred language when you join the meeting.*** Zoom info: https://zoom.us/join Webinar ID: 821 1201 5302 Passcode: 761894 Português Brasileiro CONHEÇA SEUS DIREITOS Apresentação sobre Leis de Imigração / Conheça seus Direitos 9 de junho, das 6:30pm às 8pm Temos o prazer de compartilhar que a Comissão de Direitos Humanos de Hingham adicionou um item especial à pauta da reunião de junho: o Conselho de Unidade de Hingham oferecerá uma apresentação focada nas leis de imigração intitulada “Conheça seus Direitos”. O treinamento também incluirá as melhores práticas para pessoas que testemunham situações (bystanders) e informações sobre as políticas e procedimentos do Departamento de Polícia de Hingham, apresentados pelo Chefe de Polícia de Hingham e pelo Escritório de Direitos Civis. Haverá um momento para perguntas e respostas (Q&A) ao final da apresentação. Intérpretes de português brasileiro e espanhol estarão disponíveis para os participantes via Zoom. Por favor, selecione seu idioma preferido ao entrar na reunião. Informações do Zoom: Link: https://zoom.us/join ID do webinar: 821 1201 5302 Código de acesso: 761894 Español Estamos muy encantado de compartir que el comisión para los derechos humanos de Hingam ha añadido un punto a la agenda a su renión de Junio: El Consejo de Unidad de Hingham proporcionará una presentación de "Conozca Sus Derechos" con un foco en la ley de inmigración. [Read More ->]

An Immigration Law-Focused Know Your Rights Presentation This training will be conducted by two attorneys who do immigration work and will include an overview of immigrants' due process rights, best practices for bystanders who witness ICE activity, and information regarding the Duxbury Police Department's policies and procedures. The session will also include practical guidance for business owners to help them best prepare and address immigration-related actions in the workplace. Brazilian Portuguese translation available for Zoom attendees only. There will be time for Q&A. Conheça Seus Direitos! Uma Apresentação Sobre Imigração: Este treinamento será conduzido por dois advogados especializados em imigração e incluirá uma visão geral sobre os direitos dos imigrantes ao devido processo legal, melhores práticas para testemunhas que presenciam atividades do ICE e informações sobre as políticas e procedimentos do Departamento de Polícia de Duxbury. Haverá tradução para o português brasileiro disponível apenas para participantes do Zoom, e tempo reservado para perguntas. Register here.

What are you most concerned about in our community? How can we make Hingham more welcoming to all? This is an informal gathering for EVERYONE. Whether you've been to one HUC, dozens or none at all, you are welcome to join the conversation. There will be no formal group discussion, just enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and snacks, share your thoughts to shape our future programming and help us create a mobile mural! Anyone with a connection to Hingham is welcome! ***This event is FREE. However, we will be collecting monetary donations to support 4 local food pantries (Hingham, Quincy Interfaith, Wellspring & Weymouth food pantries). We have been told money is the best way to help. Donations will be split evenly between these four organizations.*** Can't attend but still want to donate? Click here. Please register so we can plan!

Know your rights, be prepared, be a good ally or business owner... if you are looking to stand with our immigrant community, understanding the law and best practices for interactions with ICE can help. Zoom registrants will be able to Choose between English, Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Register for the Zoom here. No registration required for in-person participation.

Join us via zoom to learn more about the state of immigration in our country right now, including facts about legal pathways to citizenship, some current enforcement statistics, bystander best practices, and safety precautions. We will also provide some options for how to support our immigrant communities presented by Philip Warren White of La Colaborativa in Chelsea, MA and Courtney Orwig, who will discuss opportunities at My Brother's Keeper in Brockton. Hingham's Chief of Police David Jones will join us to discuss the HPD's responsibilities in the current environment. REGISTER