by Emerald Staff

**Immigrant Detention and Family Separation Protest & Solidarity Actions Planned for July 11, 12, and 13:

Thurs., July 11, 5–7 p.m. @ Westlake Park: Close the concentration camps now!

Fri., July 12, 7 p.m.: Lights for Liberty (at *Your Location):
“Lights For Liberty will be holding Friday night vigils around the country from 7–9 pm to show that we stand in solidarity with immigrants who are under attack by the Trump administration.”
*South Seattle location: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park

Sat Jul 13th, 12:30 p.m. Community Engagement: Lights on Detained People NWDC Northwest Detention Center (1623 E. J St, Tacoma)

Thurs., July 11:

Close the concentration camps now!

“Over the past months we have witnessed the brutality that refugees and the displaced have faced at the hands of this administration. We have seen and heard the reports of children sleeping on concrete floors, locked in cages and denied basic human rights. This is not a protest about political issues but one about moral responsibilities. The severe overcrowding and denial of basic needs like food, beds, soap, showers and medical care are unacceptable.

“Today hundreds of children are still waiting to be reunited with their families. They are living in detention centers facing psychological and physical trauma. Since Trump took office we have lost 24 people including 6 children and many more injustices. This not the world we want to live in!!? What side of history do we want to stand on? Follow us @El Comite, get informed about what is happening and teach, share, protest ACT. We are asking that all of the people who care to come out and join us this Thursday at 5pm at Westlake Park.”

Time: 5–7 p.m.
Where: Westlake Park — 401 Pine St
Cost: Free to attend

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Thurs., July 4:

Filipino American Friendship Day

“This will be a whole day event full of live entertainment, display of Filipino’s arts and crafts, food galore and unity amongst Filipino-Americans to take pride of the restoration of the said park that symbolizes Filipinos pride and honor!

“This first project we’re doing on July 4th is only the beginning, but we hope to gain more support from our kababayans and neighboring communities as our intent and goal is to make this a beautiful park for everyone to enjoy particularly to all Filipinos around the world!

“Please share and invite this event to help us spread the word!”

Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Doctor Jose P. Rizal Park — 1008 12th Ave. S.
Cost: Free to attend

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Thurs., June 27:

High 5 Rainier Beach!

“Let us show our Rainier Beach High School kids some love on the last day of the school year by showing up and giving them ‘high fives’ as they enter the school building! Yes!: there will bakery goodies. Yes! There will be fresh coffee. Yes! There will be YOU! GO BEACH!!”

Time: 8:15–8:55 AM a.m.
Where: Rainier Beach High School — 8815 Seward Park Ave. S.
Cost: FREE

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Wed., June 19:

Mentoring Info Session at The Station

“Interested in learning more about becoming a mentor or mentee with Community for Youth? Please join us at our next info session! Hear stories from current students & mentors. Learn more about the mentoring commitment. Learn about CfY Program structure & objectives.

“Your first beverage will be on us! The Station offers coffee, tea, wine, and beer!”

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Where: The Station — 1600 S. Roberto Maestas Fest St.
Cost: FREE

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Thurs., June 13:

Celebrate Juneteenth

“A community event focused on fellowship & empowerment. Fun For Youth & Families. Performances|Food|Games Prizes|Community Resource Fair.” Hosted by Therapeutic Health Services, Parks and Rec, and Atlantic Street Center.

Time: 3–7 p.m.
Where: Rainier Beach Community Center — 8825 Rainier Ave S.
Cost: FREE

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Wed., June 5:

Get Spoked! Womxn, Trans, Gender Non-Binary VRP/Open Shop

“Every 1st Wednesday of the month from 6 – 9 PM, we’re hosting a Volunteer Repair Party (VRP)/Open Shop specifically for folks who identify as women, trans, or gender non-binary to come together in an inclusive space to repair bikes for the community, or get help from an experienced mechanic to work on your own bike.

“All mechanic skills, experiences, and confidence levels are welcome! Nothing demystifies bike mechanics like picking up a wrench under the non-judgmental mentorship of a Bike Works staff person.”

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Where: Bike Works — 3709 S. Ferdinand St.
Cost: Free to attend

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Wed., May 29:

JustLook Sip and Share

“This is a community networking event for Seattle area Black and Brown activist, educators, organizers, business owners and artists! If you are making moves in the community or want to know what’s up this event is for you! 🙌🏿”

*Also check out Revolution by the Barrel’s Three Year Anniversary (Sat., 6/1) and Let’s Talk About It – Our Changing Neighborhood (Mon., 6/3).

Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Where: The Station — 1600 S. Roberto Maestas Festival St.
Cost: Free to attend (register here)

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