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Weekly Reflection: Good Trouble Lives On

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the death of John Lewis. He was one of the most courageous people in the modern Civil Rights Movement and continued his work for justice as a Congressman from Georgia for decades. In his honor and memory, there were nationwide...

Weekly Reflection: What To The Asylum Seeker Is The 4th of July?

As we commemorate the 4th of July this year, I invite us to make a connection between 1852 and 2025. One of the most powerful and challenging speeches in American history was given by Frederick Douglass to The Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society on July 5, 1852. The...

Weekly Reflection: Fire From Heaven

Earlier this week, the Trump administration ordered the bombing of several sites in Iran related to their nuclear program. Since then there has been an ongoing debate in our nation about whether or not the bombing was necessary to prevent Iran from developing a...

Weekly Reflection: Remember and Recommit

This week includes two milestones to remember in our nation's racial history. June 19 is our national holiday of Juneteenth. The first short video posted below is a good summary of the meaning of this important day. It is a time to reflect on both our nation's...

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