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Loyola Chicago Shows Support for Student as Father Faces Deportation

“Solidarity” was the theme of a prayer vigil hosted by students and faculty at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. The group of more than fifty supporters were there to support Belsy Garcia, a third-year medical student whose father is facing imminent deportation.

Day 39: Courageous and Uncomfortable Conversations

I am a white teacher who teaches a primarily black student body. My faith does not allow me to remove myself from conversations about racial justice.

Day 38: My Weary Heart is Strengthened

My weary heart is strengthened, because there is power in our "breaking forth" from injustice—as institutions, organizations, groups, and individuals.