Students and staff of ACS marched in solidarity with over 500 peaceful demonstrators in Denville, New Jersey, to be a collective voice for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th.
 





TAKE ACTION -- JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS
As many still continue to struggle against COVID-19 we stand by all who are impacted during this difficult time, especially immigrants and people of color. Many of the people who are working in jobs deemed essential - including in agriculture, package delivery, food processing, and in medical care - are immigrants and refugees. They work long hours to ensure that we can put food on your table, receive our mail and online deliveries, and provide high level healthcare. They need to be protected. While there have been several legislative efforts to help address COVID-19, immigrants and refugees have largely been excluded from this assistance. We need to do more to ensure that no one is left behind and that EVERYONE is safe.
 
What you can do to support immigrants and refugees:

• Please fill out our action alert to let your Senator know that protections for immigrants need to be included in the next COVID-19 relief package.
• Use these talking points when engaging your Senators, whose support is needed to pass further life-saving legislation.
• Visit the Justice for Immigrant's Coronavirus resource page to learn more about COVID-19's migration impact and the ways in which you can help.
• Set time aside to pray the Rosary for Vulnerable Migrant Population

 
Racial Equality Resources
For conversation and group discussion: Understanding how white privilege intersects with the perpetuation of racism is critical to the work of dismantling racism.  Read this article by Fr. Bryan Massengale of Fordham University. Click here . 
Find additional resources here:
https://parade.com/1046031/breabaker/anti-racist-tv-movies-documentaries-ted-talks-books/
Maryknoll Center of Concerns Resources
https://default.salsalabs.org/T45a095e3-9a03-4949-829b-3ff63027c5a7/eb301017-fb2b-49e0-8d78-737369091047
 
The movie, Just Mercy, is streaming for free - on You tube, Google Play and Amazon in the month of June to highlight abuses in the criminal justice system.
 
June 20 - World Refugee Day
Resources for prayer, study and action from Maryknoll Center for Global Concerns https://default.salsalabs.org/T2bd2cfb8-af3c-4a79-9600-675b12ef84ce/eb301017-fb2b-49e0-8d78-737369091047

June 20 - Poor People’s Campaign
 
On June 20 and 21 the Poor People’s Campaign will hold the largest digital gathering of poor and low-income people, moral and religious leaders, advocates, and people of conscience in this nation’s history. A global pandemic is exposing even more the already existing crisis of systemic racism, poverty, and ecological devastation.  On June 20/21, the 140 million poor and low income people across this nation will be heard! Click on the link to learn more about it and how you can participate.
https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june2020/overview/