WES Banner in Support of Black Lives Matter

WES raised the visibility of our support for the Black Lives Matter movement by hanging a banner on the front of our building.  This prominent display builds on our months-long Thursday vigils, where WES members and friends hold Roadside Remembrances for those who have lost their lives to police violence.  WES also recently distributed Black Lives Matter buttons to members, as a way to invite conversation about this important issue.

Learn How WES Can Help with Syrian Crisis

Many WES members have expressed interest in how our community might "adopt" a refugee family fleeing their home in Syria.  WES member Shelby French, who works for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) here in DC, has offered to hold an informational  presentation on September 27, from 10:00-10:45 a.m., before platform.  IRC's primary mission is working with refugees and all people displaced by conflict or natural disaster around the world and the organization is now engaged with the crisis in and around Syria. We hope you can join us. Photo by Tyler Jump/IRC

WES Members Featured on El Tiempo Latino Video

WES members Patti Absher and Julie Campbell, along with other organizers, were featured in a 10+-minute video, filmed at the Washington Post Building in partnership with El Tiempo Latino, on the second annual Greater Washington Immigration Film Festival.  The film festival was launched last year by Patti and WES member Judith Johnson.  Be sure to mark your calendars for October 22-25 to see a wonderful array of films.  A special gala event will be held on Oct. 24 at University of the District of Columbia.  Tickets now available.  See you at the movies!