In light of the Trump victory rally tonight in Eugene, it is refreshing to know that nearby  a pre-planned event will be taking place, one that allows for expression of an alternative cultural voice.  Latino women who have immigrated to the United States will be sharing their experiences in the symposium:  "Crossing Borders: Women’s Stories of Immigration, Migration, and Transition."  Thank you, Alice Evans, for organizing this important event.    It is good for all voices to be heard, especially voices of people who have been systemically devalued .  This symposium is not about politics, but rather about consciousness raising and sensitivity.  Before judging immigrants, it's important to listen to these women speak, read their books, and to watch documentary films about various aspects of the immigrant experience, legal and otherwise.  Sometimes people have a very good reason for fleeing a country.  See, for example, the 1983 film, "El Norte."  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085482/