Justice Choir sings anti-hate in response to anti-immigration signs
"Last week, when we saw the fliers around Omaha saying degrading things about immigrants in our community, we felt the need to speak up," said Justice Choir leader Sara Cowen.
"Last week, when we saw the fliers around Omaha saying degrading things about immigrants in our community, we felt the need to speak up," said Justice Choir leader Sara Cowen.
"Last week, when we saw the fliers around Omaha saying degrading things about immigrants in our community, we felt the need to speak up," said Justice Choir leader Sara Cowen.
In response to negative signs about illegal immigration that popped up in some Omaha neighborhoods last week, one Omaha group is working to sing through the hate.
The Justice Choir uses songs to bring folks together and sing against all forms of hate. Inside Saint Martin of Tours Episcopal Church was a different kind of service. The Omaha chapter of Justice Choir came together to take on hate in the community.
"Last week, when we saw the fliers around Omaha saying degrading things about immigrants in our community, we felt the need to speak up," said Justice Choir leader Sara Cowan.
The signs read "It's your civil duty to report any and all illegal aliens." That statement is the reason the Justice Choir put on the event.
"That might be a father who won't be at dinner tonight. That might be a mother that won't show up to the school play for their child," said Heartland Workers Center community organizer Samantha Chavez-Jurado.
"Hate and anger are not the most helpful ways to respond to a situation. Love and compassion are the better ways; the data shows it," said Ernesto Medina, a guest speaker at the rally.
The songs reinforce the need for change and understanding. The Justice Choir said it reminds listeners to be open to change.
"To sing songs of justice, peace, unity, around social justice or environmental justice issues..." said Cowan.
"We get through when we fight together and stand up for each other," Chavez-Jurado said.
The Justice Choir said people don't have to be a singer to spark change in the community. They'll host another event sometime in September. To stay up date date, click here.