Military Naturalization Town ( A Community Dialogue about Deported Veterans

The Tacoma Branch of the NAACP invites the community to a special evening of film and dialogue addressing the issue of deported U.S. military veterans.

The event will feature a screening of the award-winning documentary Bring Them Home, produced by Rob Young, followed by a community town hall discussion focused on military naturalization and the policies impacting veterans and their families.

Panel voices will include James Smith, Founder of Black Deported Veterans of America; David Bariu, a formerly deported U.S. military veteran; and Rob Young, producer of Bring Them Home.

Community partners and advocacy organizations will also be present to provide information and resources for veterans and their families. This gathering offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and take part in an important conversation about justice, service, and the responsibility we share to support those who served our country.

Film Screening
A screening of the award-winning documentary Bring Them Home, highlighting the stories of U.S. military veterans who were deported after their service.

Community Town Hall & Panel Discussion
A moderated conversation exploring military naturalization, immigration policy, and the ongoing efforts to prevent the deportation of veterans.

Panel Voices Include

• James Smith — Founder, Black Deported Veterans of America
• David Bariu — Formerly deported U.S. military veteran
• Rob Young — Producer of Bring Them Home

Community Resources

• Veteran advocacy organizations
• Information and support resources for veterans and families
• Opportunities to learn how to support advocacy efforts and policy change

This event is made possible through the partnership of:

• Tacoma Branch NAACP
• NAACP Veterans Committee
• Veterans For Peace
• Rob Young Productions
• Excuse My Accent
• National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS)
• Tuskegee Airmen
• Tacoma Black Collective
• Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA)

Together, these organizations are working to uplift veterans, strengthen community connections, and advance solutions that ensure those who served our country are treated with dignity and fairness.

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