ICGS July 4th “[July 4th] reveals to [the Black person], more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and…
“We Need to stand with our siblings of all races and identities in calling for greater accountability and justice. We do this because we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person . We do this because people of color are being treated unfairly and because we must do better. Mayor Sarno please…
On December 11th, the Interfaith Council of Greater Springfield (ICGS) sent a letter to Mayor Dominic Sarno of Springfield urging him to declare that refugees are – and will remain – welcome in Springfield. As ‘welcome of the stranger’ and ‘care of the vulnerable’ are core values of many of our faith traditions, the members…
