This is what we lose. A reflection on this week’s SCOTUS ruling.
This is Hamadi. He’s from Somalia. One of the countries from which we no longer accept refugees – a reality further cemented by a Supreme Court ruling a few days ago.
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A Better Way, an essay by Katie Pham
Serving refugees is not what it seems. I say that because I think people imagine some kind of superhero, someone who gives and gives to benefit others. Yes, in most cases, that is true, but the secret of working with refugees is that I receive benefits as well, and it’s in a way I never…
Nathaniel Rateliff, DeVotchKa and Others Will Play a Refugee Solidarity Concert
On Thursday, March 23, the Ogden Theatre stage will be graced by a slate of Colorado superstars: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, DeVotchKa, Joe Sampson, and Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit of Flobots.
Restoring Joy
March of this year marked the two year anniversary of a horrible loss in the Denver refugee community. A woman was crossing the snow covered street with her two young sons when they were struck by a car. Both boys were killed, and their mother, Zama Bee, was left in a state of shock, grief,…
We Have Found Joy This Holiday
Recently I was present for an ESL Christmas party where we surprised the class with some very special gifts. The Kingdom Knitters from Cherry Hills Church had knitted and crocheted some absolutely beautiful scarf and hat sets for each of the students. As the gifts were being passed around the room, students began trying them…