WASHINGTON, April 20 /Hispanic Christian News/ -- America's largest Hispanic Christian organization, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), called the passage of Senate Bill 1070 in Arizona legally sponsored nativism and xenophobia.
"Today, Arizona stands as the state with the most xenophobic, nativist laws in the country. We need a multi-ethnic firewall against the extremists in our nation who desire to separate us rather than bring us together. Shame on you, Arizona Republicans, and shame on you, Senator John McCain, for endorsing the legislation, "stated NHCLC president Rev. Samuel Rodriguez.
Arizona lawmakers approved the anti-immigrant measure on Monday. The bill expands law enforcement powers to permit racial profiling of anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant.
"We call upon RNC Chairman Michael Steele to condemn this bill. Hispanic Americans will read his silence as a de facto endorsement and a preview of what will come if the GOP takes over Congress in 2010. We also call upon Attorney General Eric Holder to review this legislation, which is clearly a violation of constitutionally-protected civil rights. If you are Hispanic in Arizona, this law makes you a suspect and opens you to police harassment. We call upon all Latinos and immigrants who are citizens in Arizona to defend their constitutionally protected rights," added Rodriguez.
Rev. Eve Nunez, Vice President of NHCLC and Arizona State Chapter Director for the National Association of Evangelicals, delivered Bibles to all legislators who signed Senate Bill 1070. This includes the two sponsors of the bill, Steve Montenegro, who is a former immigrant, and Russell Pearce. Each Bible had the name of the legislator and the following passages from Scripture:
"Woe to the legislators of infamous laws, to those who issue tyrannical decrees, who refuse justice to the unfortunate and cheat the poor among my people of their rights who make widows their prey, and rob the orphan. What will you do on the day of punishment, when, from afar off, destruction comes? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your riches? - Isaiah 10:1-3
"Speak up for those who cannot speak themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy" - Proverbs 31:8-9
The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference will host a number of meetings in Arizona to discuss strategies to engage in non-violent civil disobedience. The organization is also requesting that Attorney General Eric Holder look into the measure as a violation of federally protected civil rights
The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference is the Hispanic National Association of Evangelicals, unifying, serving and representing the Hispanic Born Again Community by reconciling the vertical and horizontal of the Christian Message via the 7 Directives of Life, Family, Great Commission, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A Dreadful Law
I have met so many of our immigrant families and I am in awe at their love for our country, their care and concern for their children, and their resourcefulness in helping to improve our communities, our way of life, and our economic future.
~Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Cardinal Roger Mahoney Blogs LA
Sunday, April 18, 2010
More than a quarter million dollars in General Commission on Religion and Race Grants Available for Immigration Advocacy Outreach
[This information from Tom Nankurvis from Tennessee. CORR Action Fund to provide Immigration Advocacy grants for Churches and Community Organizations Across the Nation in 2011
The General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church (GCORR) is announcing the availability of more than $250,000 in grant dollars from the CORR Action Fund, funded by the Minority Group Self-Determination Fund. Between eight and 15 new grants will be awarded (up to $40,000 each) to programs and projects that provide action and advocacy efforts related to assuring the rights of racial ethnic immigrants and refugees. The length of the program/project period is one year, beginning January 1, 2011.
The deadline for applications for these grants is June 15, 2010. Applications can be found online at the gcorr.org website, along with directions for applying.
“These grants will assist church congregations and non-profit organizations in reaching out to assist those in our community who have suffered the double indignity of being mistreated because they are immigrants, and being mistreated because they are racial ethnic immigrants,” said Bishop Minerva Carcaño, Vice President of GCORR and chair of the UM Task Force on Immigration. “Immigration is part of the human experience. And while the U.S. hosts immigrant people from every major country in the world, the treatment of immigrants varies, based on racial differences. These grants will enable our churches and non-profit organizations to actively aid in the struggle for justice for immigrant people.”
CORR Action Fund grants are paid to the programs/projects on a semi-annual basis. After the first payment on approximately January 15, 2011, a subsequent payment will be made on approximately June 15, 2011, contingent upon receipt of an acceptable semi-annual progress report which identifies progress on program/project goals and a financial report on utilization of the funds. This process is explained in further detail upon grant approval.
Applicants for the CORR Action Fund grant for Immigration Advocacy must have provide evidence of fidelity bonding for the person authorized to handle the funds for the program/project, and leadership of the program/project board applying for the funding must be at least 50% racial/ethnic.
Applicants for the CORR Action Fund grant for Immigration Advocacy must provide evidence of fidelity bonding for the person authorized to handle the funds for the program/project, and leadership of the program/project board applying for the funding must be at least 50% racial/ethnic.
The primary mission of the CORR Action Fund is to invest in and assist churches, community organizations, conferences, seminaries, and ecumenical bodies that nurture programs focused on dismantling racism. The CORR Action Fund addresses four priorities, which actively support the Four Areas of Focus of the UMC dealing with leadership development, global health, poverty, and congregational development.
To learn more about the CORR Action Fund, grant application, or its requirements, please visit:
http://www.gcorr.org/site/c.mwKWJ9NTJtF/b.3038539/k.8A79/Get_Involved.htm
The General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church (GCORR) is announcing the availability of more than $250,000 in grant dollars from the CORR Action Fund, funded by the Minority Group Self-Determination Fund. Between eight and 15 new grants will be awarded (up to $40,000 each) to programs and projects that provide action and advocacy efforts related to assuring the rights of racial ethnic immigrants and refugees. The length of the program/project period is one year, beginning January 1, 2011.
The deadline for applications for these grants is June 15, 2010. Applications can be found online at the gcorr.org website, along with directions for applying.
“These grants will assist church congregations and non-profit organizations in reaching out to assist those in our community who have suffered the double indignity of being mistreated because they are immigrants, and being mistreated because they are racial ethnic immigrants,” said Bishop Minerva Carcaño, Vice President of GCORR and chair of the UM Task Force on Immigration. “Immigration is part of the human experience. And while the U.S. hosts immigrant people from every major country in the world, the treatment of immigrants varies, based on racial differences. These grants will enable our churches and non-profit organizations to actively aid in the struggle for justice for immigrant people.”
CORR Action Fund grants are paid to the programs/projects on a semi-annual basis. After the first payment on approximately January 15, 2011, a subsequent payment will be made on approximately June 15, 2011, contingent upon receipt of an acceptable semi-annual progress report which identifies progress on program/project goals and a financial report on utilization of the funds. This process is explained in further detail upon grant approval.
Applicants for the CORR Action Fund grant for Immigration Advocacy must have provide evidence of fidelity bonding for the person authorized to handle the funds for the program/project, and leadership of the program/project board applying for the funding must be at least 50% racial/ethnic.
Applicants for the CORR Action Fund grant for Immigration Advocacy must provide evidence of fidelity bonding for the person authorized to handle the funds for the program/project, and leadership of the program/project board applying for the funding must be at least 50% racial/ethnic.
The primary mission of the CORR Action Fund is to invest in and assist churches, community organizations, conferences, seminaries, and ecumenical bodies that nurture programs focused on dismantling racism. The CORR Action Fund addresses four priorities, which actively support the Four Areas of Focus of the UMC dealing with leadership development, global health, poverty, and congregational development.
To learn more about the CORR Action Fund, grant application, or its requirements, please visit:
http://www.gcorr.org/site/c.mwKWJ9NTJtF/b.3038539/k.8A79/Get_Involved.htm
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