December 2007, Arlington, VA -- Films from the 1000 Voices Archive were shown before plenary sessions to 550 of the nation's leading immigration advocates, organizers, and other experts gathered to discuss issues faced by low income immigrants. The conference, titled Bridging Communities: Renewed Strength and Promise, focused on developing strategies to bring together communities of common concern.
Films from the 1000 Voices Archive helped to demonstrate pro-active, positive messages of how communities become stronger when working together. They included
| From Argentina, a LeaderFeaturing storyteller Marina Caeiro An Argentinian immigrant shares why she helps Latinas workers organize for better working conditions. |
| Farmers and LatinosFeaturing storyteller Larry Ginter A farmer talks about working with the Latino population in his community, how "we are all connected," and why it's important to give back to others. |
Past NILC conferences had been highly praised for building momentum on innovative themes to build a national agenda on important immigrants' rights issues. This year's conference and best practices sessions, with the aid of the our films, was similarly galvanizing. 1000 Voices is proud to have been part of it.
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