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46th Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day SATURDAY, APRIL 17th, 10 AM- 12 PM; Online Event Join us in community during a virtual event honoring our families and the millions of people who lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge genocide. ... Register at: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd0UtIWHCZsJx5ri4/viewform

Sursedey Chnam Thmey! Happy New Year! In this anticipated time of year when we enjoy delicious food and cultural celebrations, we know that women play a critical role as holders of culture and history that brings our families together. We honor women's work and contributions everyday! Read our latest offering which includes wellness tips (on food gardening and making ba baw) from our directors Lian & Sophya! ... https://kgalb.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/mailing/view

#Repost @lbirc562 . "LBIRC Official Statement. Thank you to all the organizations from across California who are supporting . The undersigned organizations will continue to advocate for the release of all immigrants under the custody of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We absolutely do not support this center and we will make sure that all children are safe and are being released to their families in a timely manner.... We will also connect the children who stay in Long Beach to the Long Beach Justice Fund and ensure they have access to free legal representation. . We will continue to advocate for the abolition of detention centers as a part of the larger carceral system that harms all of us. We will continue to fight for the reunification of all immigrant families. #AbolishICE #KeepFamiliesTogether #Not1More See more

Community not Cages in Long Beach! As the City of Long Beach enters into the contract, we demand the following from local and federal elected officials: We de...mand transparency. The Long Beach community should know the terms, conditions, and expiration dates of the contracts made between the City of Long Beach and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We should also know the names of the agencies (non-profit, public, and private) who will be responsible for providing resources and services to the children. We demand that this facility be temporary and be closed within 90 days. These types of facilities are a band-aid solution to a bigger problem. We cannot allow for this facility to house children indefinitely and to continue the pattern of family separation and trauma. We demand all children to be reunited with their families in an expeditious manner. All the children and youth must be reunited in a timely manner with their families or sponsors in the U.S. The longer a child is kept away from loved ones, their mental and physical health is gravely impacted. Pia Rebello Britto, the chief of early childhood development for UNICEF, said children without a responsive caregiver rarely have anyone to comfort them. These children lose out on stimulating activities to promote how they think and learn, their health and happiness. Out of fear and anxiety, their stress hormone cortisol surges, obstructs new neural connections and breaks down old ones, causing long-term psychological and physical damage. It’s incredibly hard to bring a child back from that, Britto said. There are no second chances. We demand that this facility does not increase ICE or police presence in our communities. We demand that this facility ensure the safety of all unaccompanied immigrant children. We must ensure that children are cared for, that COVID protocols are strictly adhered to, and that safeguards against abuse, exploitation, and trafficking are created with the consultation of experts and strictly followed by personnel. We demand that our elected city leaders act in a manner consistent with that of a declared sanctuary city and unapologetically condemn the U.S. policies that have led to the arrival of unaccompanied minors at our nation’s border. In alignment with national partners and allies, we demand the following from local and federal elected officials: End the practice of holding children in large scale influx facilities, including military bases. Rescind the Title 42 border closure and fully restore access to asylum at our borders, including at ports of entry and ensuring unaccompanied children have immediate and consistent access to legal counsel, child advocates and interpretation services. In situations where children arrive without a parent or legal guardian, establish a process with the Department of Health and Human Services at the border to more quickly identify and vet family or sponsors to whom children can be released without the use of influx facilities. In cases where a sponsor cannot be quickly identified within 72 hours, prioritize small scale, non-restrictive settings for unaccompanied children in facilities licensed for childcare and run by trusted community based non profits. These types of facilities should not be seen as a model to be replicated by other cities because they are being used to make detention centers more palatable. Welcoming asylum seekers and immigrants should mean removing anti-immigrant policies that have exacerbated an already unjust immigration system and prevented family reunification for millions of immigrants in this country. Welcoming asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants should also mean addressing the political, social, and economic conditions that created and exacerbated these crises in the first place, imperialist policies are undeniably the root cause of these issues.

Tonight at 5 PM at City Hall! Show your solidarity and tell the mayor and council members that immigrant/ migrant families belong together- not separated, criminalized or caged up!!

Calling all Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander LBUSD middle and high school students! Join us on Wednesday, March 31st for a community gathering to listen, learn, and process as we show up for one another and reflect on how anti-Asian hate & violence have impacted youth and the community. Dialogue will be facilitated by LBUSD Educators, PACS, and CCEJ. Registration link in bio. #Repost - @ccejlove

Part 2 Let’s continue to keep each other safe during this pandemic! As vaccines are rolling out, We want to make sure our communities also know about Covid-19 resources and programs available. Our communities are at risk of losing housing and health care, and burdened by funeral expenses for their loved ones and more. We know our communities keep us safe and this is why we continue to empower, educate and inform our communities on the resources they have access to durin...g this time. Meanwhile, remember to stay safe by: Using Google Meet, Zoom or Facetime to communicate and connect with your loved ones. Avoid social outings Double up on your mask Remember to create a wellness plan for when you feel stressed or discouraged. Wellness plans can include picking up a new hobby like painting, crocheting, gardening etc or just going on a walk for fresh air. Remember to set boundaries for yourself and take breaks when needed. . Here is a list of COVID-19 resources provided for you or your family. Check out the link in our bio for links to websites for: . Covid 19 Health Care Access provided: Apply for Emergency Medical Mental Health Resources Substance Use Services Suicide hotline Housing and Human Services: Winter Shelters Safe Parking LA . Housing Resources Food and Income: Cal Fresh Wic Food Banks . Income General Relief: Cash Aid CalWorks Assistance Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants . System Impacted: Culturally Linguistically Appropriate Services Education Employment Legal Services . Benefits Available for Workers: Disability insurance Paid family leave Unemployment Pandemic employment assistance California Sick Leave Emergency paid family and Sick Leave Local Government paid family sick leave for COVID-1 . Funeral Expenses: bit.ly/FEMAfuneralsupport Find links to resources on our bio.

Part 1 Let’s continue to keep each other safe during this pandemic! As vaccines are rolling out, We want to make sure our communities also know about Covid-19 resources and programs available. Our communities are at risk of losing housing and health care, and burdened by funeral expenses for their loved ones and more. We know our communities keep us safe and this is why we continue to empower, educate and inform our communities on the resources they have access to durin...g this time. . Meanwhile, remember to stay safe by: Using Google Meet, Zoom or Facetime to communicate and connect with your loved ones. Avoid social outings Double up on your mask Remember to create a wellness plan for when you feel stressed or discouraged. Wellness plans can include picking up a new hobby like painting, crocheting, gardening etc or just going on a walk for fresh air. Remember to set boundaries for yourself and take breaks when needed. . Here is a list of COVID-19 resources provided for you or your family. Check out the link in our bio for links to websites for: . Covid 19 Health Care Access provided: Apply for Emergency Medical Mental Health Resources Substance Use Services Suicide hotline Housing and Human Services: Winter Shelters Safe Parking LA . Housing Resources Food and Income: Cal Fresh Wic Food Banks . Income General Relief: Cash Aid CalWorks Assistance Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants . System Impacted: Culturally Linguistically Appropriate Services Education Employment Legal Services . Benefits Available for Workers: Disability insurance Paid family leave Unemployment Pandemic employment assistance California Sick Leave Emergency paid family and Sick Leave Local Government paid family sick leave for COVID-1 . Funeral Expenses: bit.ly/FEMAfuneralsupport Find links to resources on our bio. See Part 2 for more COVID-19 horoscopes education slides.

Californians ages 16 and up will be eligible for the Covid Vaccine starting April 15th! Residents who are atleast 50 years old can get vaccinated starting April 1st. Shoutout to superhero & doctor Kizzmekia Corbett for developing the Moderna vaccine and saving lives!!! #LongBeach #Covid19 #Vaccine #WomensHistoryMonth #WeLBC #EndthePandemic

#Repost - @searac #WhoWeAre: For Day 3 of our API Immigrant and Refugee Week of Action, we invite our community members, supporters, and allies to support the #NewWayForward Act! Check out the toolkit in @searac bio to take action NOW! Southeast Asian Americans are in the United States because of US military intervention in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It is important all communities stand up for one another to prevent future conflicts that result in a vicious cycle of di...splacement for refugees. There are 15,000 Southeast Asian Americans with a final order of removal. About 80% of removable Southeast Asian Americans have a criminal conviction. Many of these individuals were refugees who have never lived in their countries of origin and no longer have any family ties to Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam. The vast majority of individuals that SEARAC or its partners have worked with would be eligible for relief through the #NewWayForward Act. Our immigration policies should be rooted in our values of compassion, fairness, opportunity, but current immigration laws totally contradict these values. We cannot return to the painful status quo of before Trump: We must #SEAAaNewWayForward! #WhoWeAre

Isolation, stress and economic hardship all increase the potential for domestic violence. While we work to root out systemic oppression that impacts our lives, know that if you are reading this, you're connected with community that cares. Check out this resource from LA County Public Health and share with your loved ones If you or someone you know needs support: 800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (for TTY); htt

We continue to remain concerned about the potential risks that can thwart our progress, she said. The risks include increased circulation of variants of concern, increased case numbers across much of Europe and many states, re-openings and actions taken be individuals related to spring break and spring holidays. She again pointed to recent testing showing increased presence of various COVID-19 variants, which are believed to be far more easily spread from person to person..., meaning they could lead to a rapid rise in infections. The most recent testing on a limited number of specimens showed 16% of them were identified as a variant first found in New York, 5% a variant first identified in the United Kingdom and 40% a variant that developed in California and has been spreading worldwide. https://lbpost.com//los-angeles-county-long-beach-covid-19

Need financial support for funeral expenses due to Covid-19? bit.ly/FEMAfuneralsupportNeed financial support for funeral expenses due to Covid-19? bit.ly/FEMAfuneralsupport

We started our week painting with @chrissysaam and @alisha.sim. Thank you for leading our Team Wellness Day with love, creativity and moon energy