League of Women Voters – Acton Area (the League) has announced the establishment of the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund in honor of Marge’s passionate commitment to social justice. The multi-year initiative, funded by a generous bequest at her death in December 2022, will continue her commitment to social justice via annual events, public forums, speaker series, and other community-building programs.
Margaret (Marge) Kennedy was a long-time League member who served in almost every leadership position, although her greatest satisfaction came from her commitment to educating about the needs of the oppressed and building a sense of belonging in our community.
In addition to her commitment to the League, she actively supported other organizations that promoted affordable housing, meeting basic needs, combating domestic violence and intolerance, and ensuring rights for everyone in our communities.
The League will launch the initiative by hosting a forum entitled, “Restoring the Promise, A Discussion About Immigration Policy and the Path Forward” featuring immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana. Viana said he hopes participants reflect on the impact of current immigration policies, the ways immigration has shaped our nation, and the constitutional questions that affect both non-citizens and U.S. citizens alike. He will explain the complexities of immigration law, share stories of current immigration enforcement practices, and identify possible reforms “leading to a new system based on shared values of freedom and justice for all,” the League said.
Local League leadership said they invite residents to “come, listen, inquire, learn, participate in this discussion, and together let’s wrestle with the question of what immigration policy should look like.”
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in local, state, and national government. The League develops positions on issues, but does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. The League has a long tradition of providing important voter information services, and is now striving to raise awareness and provide accurate information on social issues such as immigration reform to equip voters to make informed choices when voting.
The “Restoring the Promise” forum will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall, Rm 204. The event is free and open to the public. It will be televised on Acton TV or you can participate interactively via Zoom.
Visit the local League website for more information about the League and how to become a member.
