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Ohio Immigrant Alliance Family Reunion & Fundraiser
Columbus - Ohio Immigrant Alliance is hosting its first-ever Family Reunion and Fundraiser on November 15 at Chez Rama from 4-7pm (3669 E. Livingston Ave), a popular Senegalese restaurant. The entire community is invited! Details and a quote from OIA Executive Director Lynn Tramonte follow.
Performer: Habi Gawlo, renowned West African griot and Columbus resident. Find additional examples of Habi’s beautiful performances on OIA’s TikTok page, from Pulaagam: A Celebration of Fulani Heritage. Reunion attendees will be invited to participate in the juurgal and should bring dollar bills.
Special Guests: Ayman Soliman, the Cincinnati leader who recently won reinstatement of his asylum status and Gerónimo Ramírez, Maya Ixil, co-founder of Comunidad Sol in northeast Ohio, will make remarks.
Logistics: RSVP at the Facebook link. Book hotel rooms through OIA’s Apogee link, and a donation will be made to the organization.
Purchase family reunion t-shirts at the event, or online at OIA’s Bonfire store. Other items for purchase include lawn flags, belt bags, water bottles, and shirts for every member of the family, featuring artwork by Cincinnati high school student Shema Asifiwe.
Donate to the Ohio Immigrant Alliance.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3327263-0
