Phoenix, AZ – On Friday, March 2, 2012, Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. was elected the new chairman of the National Immigration Forum Board of Directors. Serving on the Forum’s board since 2010, Dr. Stewart is senior pastor of First … Continue reading
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SB 1611: Attack on Children and Businesses
“Apparently Pearce isn’t satisfied with the damage he’s done to the state and wants to completely drive us off a cliff. Already, Pearce and a handful of other elected officials have created a climate of hostility and division in the state with their anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions, and have tarnished the state’s reputation everywhere giving the false impression that Arizonans are intolerant and racist. Now, Pearce is working to solidify that image with a law that makes SB 1070 seem tame. Continue reading
Promise Arizona Calls Urgent Meeting at State Capitol with Legislators
Phoenix – Sen. Ron Gould’s plan to seek a vote on Tuesday for SB1308 and SB1309, the two bills that would deny citizenship to children of undocumented parents in Arizona, has sparked concern among residents who feel their legislators are disconnected from the issues affecting everyday Arizonans. Continue reading
Promise Arizona Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Commemoration Events
The events will honor the sacrifices of men and women from generations before us who stood for equality, justice, freedom, peace and harmony for all. Continue reading
Statement from Pastor Warren H. Stewart on Tragedy in Arizona
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Congresswoman Giffords, her staff and the other innocent victims of today’s terrible tragedy. The Congresswoman and her staff are remarkable, well-loved, public servants who are dedicated to the needs and aspirations of their constituents. Continue reading
Promise Arizona Disappointed By Congress’ Failure To Pass Dream Act
Phoenix- Today the DREAM Act Bill providing undocumented students a pathway to citizenship failed in the Senate. This is not a defeat for the immigrant community, which won a majority of votes in both the House and the Senate, but because of failed leadership. The DREAM act needed 60 votes to pass. The following is a statement by Petra Falcon, executive director of Promise Arizona. Continue reading
Promise Arizona Calls for Prayers and Action to Pass DREAM Act
“I know that our prayers are reaching him”, said Celso Mireles, referring to Sen. John McCain. Celso, a graduate of ASU and DREAM activist, has been fasting for seven days for the DREAM Act. “We hope that our message is reaching his soul and touching his heart, and that he at least reconsiders what he’s doing.” Continue reading
Promise Arizona Urges Sen. McCain to Live Up to Thanksgiving Legacy and Vote for the DREAM Act
Today, Promise Arizona pressed Senator McCain to once again support the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.
“Thanksgiving marks a time of hope, change and gratitude. In contrast to today’s cultural and political divisiveness, the first immigrants who arrived on our shores were met by compassion from the natives. Their first thanksgiving was shared after a successful growing season during which the natives and immigrants worked together,” Continue reading
Faith and Community Leaders on Federal Court Hearing on SB1070:
Today, a diverse group of community leaders gathered to speak at the vigil in front of the AZ State Capitol to address today’s hearing by the US Appeals Court of the 9th Circuit court and the turmoil surrounding Arizona’s controversial SB1070 law. Standing in front of the Virgin of Guadeloupe from the Capitol lawn vigil that lasted over 100 days, speakers addressed the controversy and what today’s events mean to their communities. Continue reading
Profit Motives Behind SB1070 Shows Why Community Needs to Vote
“When the economy is so bad, when so many families across Arizona have lost their jobs or their homes, or are struggling just to make ends meet, we have to resist the urge to become cynical when we hear news like this about politicians who don’t put our families and communities first. We can all be encouraged by the faith many Arizonans still have in our American democracy. The families we have been talking to, the thirteen thousand first-time voters we registered, are excited to cast their ballots and make their voices heard.” Continue reading
