ROOTS of our NAME
Chosen by our core group members, NIAAS, both as an acronym and our name, was developed from the Swahili word, nia which means purpose.
MISSION STATEMENT
NIAAS creates opportunities and spaces for dialogue, relationships and solidarity among immigrants of color and African American communities of greater Boston. Read more about our Mission & Vision by clicking here
Underlying Values
The NIAAS initiative is rooted in the values of participatory education, anti-oppression and anti-racism. At the heart of this organizing work is a commitment to understand, link and fight against all types of oppression. Read more about our History & Underlying Values by clicking here
NIAAS is an initiative of the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing and a member of the Black Immigration Network.
Chosen by our core group members, NIAAS, both as an acronym and our name, was developed from the Swahili word, nia which means purpose.
MISSION STATEMENT
NIAAS creates opportunities and spaces for dialogue, relationships and solidarity among immigrants of color and African American communities of greater Boston. Read more about our Mission & Vision by clicking here
Underlying Values
The NIAAS initiative is rooted in the values of participatory education, anti-oppression and anti-racism. At the heart of this organizing work is a commitment to understand, link and fight against all types of oppression. Read more about our History & Underlying Values by clicking here
NIAAS is an initiative of the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing and a member of the Black Immigration Network.