Almost 200 March for Justice for Immigrants
About 150 Northern Illinois United Methodists marched to demonstrate their support of justice for immigrants on June 15, near the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center.
Location: First Korean United Methodist Church , 655 E. Hintz Road , Wheeling
A time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and raise awareness of Anti-Asian violence.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Worship and Program: 4-6 p.m. Bishop John L. Hopkins preaching.
Dinner: 6 p.m.
Rev. Jesse Jackson will also speak a few words and be available for book signings.
No cost but please register to help make sure enough food is prepared.
This event is in partnership with the Northern Illinois Conference Fellowship of Asian Americans and the ACST Anti-RacismTask Force.
Any questions, please contact Rev. J. Martin Lee (847.951.5200)
Leaf and Stop Asian Hate graphics by Cindy Oh, @cymjoh, member of the NIC Justice Generation, in response to the 2021 hate crimes in Georgia.