Archive for the “News” Category

Recap of Lobby Day

As the sun rose on the morning commuters, I was taking a different route for the work day. Out of Cincinnati and past the 275 loop to meet a bus of local engaged community members for a trip to Columbus for the Death Penalty Lobby Day.Read More

SCOTUS on Immigration

On Monday April 18, 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear oral arguments related to Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and extended Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs.Read More

Resources re: Trafficking

The first event of the 2016 season for End Slavery Cincinnati's educational events featured a presentation and discussion of ten documentaries and films about various forms of trafficking. Some of those resources are highlighted here. Read More

Swine Time – Flying Pig 2016

On April 30th and May 1st, IJPC will join more than 30,000 others for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon. In 2015, we had 42 runners and we hope to have even more in 2016. In 2015, we raised more than $13,000 and we are aiming to raise $15,000 this year. For information of ways you can help out, click to read!Read More

Responding to racism courageously

As a child I never understood when my Grandmother's use of the phrase "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Fifteen years after her passing I've begun to grasp this concept in multiple areas of my life, more specifically as it pertains to social justice work, with emphasis on racism.Read More

“Women, kids fleeing horrors”

"Our treatment of these traumatized women and children fails to abide by our laws and our values of decency, fairness and humanity. We are punishing the persecuted, whom we have a legal and moral duty to protect, claiming they are a threat to border security. And we may be deporting some to their death."Read More

Immigration Vigil

IJPC, along with other organizations and individuals, planned an Immigration Vigil today (2/10) to stand in solidarity with the immigrant community. For pictures, video, and details about how the vigil went, the […]Read More