At PICO California, our vision is to build a Moral Economy where every person, regardless of race, immigration status, or income, can live with dignity, opportunity and belonging. During Hispanic Heritage month we are uplifting the voices of Latino clergy who embody this vision in their ministry and in their…
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Pastor Omar Coronado, Iglesia Centro Libre Cristiano & Inland Congregations United for Change Pastor Omar Coronado is assistant pastor of Centro Libre Christian Church in Indio, California. For over 17 years he has accompanied and strengthened migrant families and farming communities in Mexico and Central America. Pastor Coronado’s calling is…
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Following federal pressure and rising costs, faith leaders urge state to protect seniors, the disables, and immigrant health care and lead with moral courage Faith leaders across the state are raising deep concern over Governor Newsom’s proposal to cut Medi-Cal funding and make it harder for undocumented Californians to access…
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“We’re educating across the state—our congregations, our communities—making sure people understand their rights, not just with immigration enforcement but with law enforcement as well.” – Eddie Carmona, Director of Campaigns, PICO California. In his recent interview with KTVU Channel 2 Bay Area, Eddie highlighted the critical work being done across…
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A Reflection on the Convergence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day by Reverend Dr. Joy Johnson The convergence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a presidential Inauguration Day invites us into a significant moment to reflect on the enduring lessons of our past and their relevance…
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Eddie Carmona, director of campaigns with PICO California talks mobilizing to protect undocumented community under President-elect Trump’s proposed immigration policies.
by Reverend Dr. George CL Cummings As I reflect on my retirement from formal service as an Executive Director of Faith in Action East Bay this year, and as we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth 2024, I cannot help but be reminded of the fact that whatever I have achieved in…
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Sitting in her family home in East Los Angeles, Rosa Manriquez kept her eyes on the TV screen as a flood of white smoke came pouring out of the roof of the Sistine Chapel 6,300 miles away — a century-old signal that the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church had…
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