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Statement for NYC Council Committee on Immigration Hearing and Open Arms Press Conference, June 27, 2016

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Here's how I spent my day.  Mojúbàolú Olufúnké Okome, founder, #BringBackOurGirlsNYC Professor of Political Science, African & Women's Studies Leonard & Claire Tow Professor, 2015/2016 Brooklyn College, CUNY 3413 James Hall 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11210 phone:   (718) 951-5000, ext. 1742 ; fax:   (718) 951-4833 email:   mokome@brooklyn.cuny.edu ; mojubaolu@gmail.com Editor:   Ìrìnkèrindò: a Journal of African Migration   I stand here today as an African immigrant who came to the US 35 years ago. I give unequivocal support to the statement by the New York City Council Committee on Immigration that “In New York City, we reject anti-immigrant sentiments and welcome displaced people with compassion, respect, and generosity.” I also support the two resolutions before the Council: ·         Resolution 1105, calling upon the President and the ...

Statement for NYC Council Committee on Immigration Hearing and Open Arms Press Conference, June 27, 2016

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Here's how I spent my day.  Mojúbàolú Olufúnké Okome, founder, #BringBackOurGirlsNYC Professor of Political Science, African & Women's Studies Leonard & Claire Tow Professor, 2015/2016 Brooklyn College, CUNY 3413 James Hall 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11210 phone:   (718) 951-5000, ext. 1742 ; fax:   (718) 951-4833 email:   mokome@brooklyn.cuny.edu ; mojubaolu@gmail.com Editor:   Ìrìnkèrindò: a Journal of African Migration   I stand here today as an African immigrant who came to the US 35 years ago. I give unequivocal support to the statement by the New York City Council Committee on Immigration that “In New York City, we reject anti-immigrant sentiments and welcome displaced people with compassion, respect, and generosity.” I also support the two resolutions before the Council: ·         Resolution 1105, calling upon the President and the ...