African Bureau for Immigration and Social Affairs

to bridge the resource and information gap impacting Blvck immigrant communities, ABISA focuses on centering Blvck/African immigrant narratives and experiences by promoting social equity, economic justice, and civic participation.

- o kiin, o pogum -


 

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OUR MANIFEST.

 

ABISA believes that to practice “o kiin o pogum/ nit mbokkam/ your kin your wealth” 

we must fully protect all immigrant population
all immigrants must have equitable access to resources, services, and legal representations
blvck immigrants are an integral part to the cultural, social, and economical vitality of communities. 
therefore ABISA embraces the creation of equitable practices through lived experiences.

changing the world is possible. we’ve done it before.

 

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Whether you're most comfortable contributing power, time, or money, this movement is for you; we need you on our team.

ABISA is necessary, especially in spaces here in the midwest where voices, and issues for blvck migrants are invisible.
— Gracieuse Xavier

we need organizations like ABISA to elevate and bring blvck immigrants voices to the forefront. galvanizing communty and partners to address those problems together, not just temporary but long term. ABISA is a champion for blvck migrants in the midwest and nationally. Don't wait for other people to do for us, but know we have power in our own hands

Tell your senators to vote for a Pathway to Citizenship

let’s meet up in real life to change blvck migrants life !

 

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