Immigration
The change seems to target volunteers who have conducted legal observation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers’ behavior in immigration court hallways and the corridor outside ICE offices for months. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Officials detained and cited four volunteers on Thursday who were standing
Ramadan
As the holy month begins, San Diego Muslims fast, pray and gather — all while maintaining school and work schedules. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story includes an interview with Imam Taha Hassane, who is married to Daylight Board Member Lallia Allali. With
Ramadan
San Diegans are spending the holy month leading bilingual storytimes at libraries, breaking their fast with events at local restaurants and making paper lanterns. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Ramadan began on Tuesday, and San Diego’s Muslim community is honoring the holy month of fasting,
Newsletter
Plus, what to do in San Diego this weekend Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia! San Diego now has an artistic connection to the Vatican — and one more reminder of its growing legacy of solidarity with immigrants. On International Migrants Day — Dec. 18 — the University of San Diego revealed a
Religion
During an all day conference on Islamophobia, teachers, faith leaders and other San Diegans discussed the increasing prevalence of bullying against Muslim community members. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Author’s Note: Daylight Board Member Lallia Allali was a panelist at the Islamophobia conference. More than
LGBTQ+
Hundreds gather for Light Up the Cathedral, the 10th annual interfaith service uplifting LGBTQ+ voices across San Diego’s religious communities. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Rainbow-colored lights illuminated St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral after hundreds of people sang, prayed and gathered there for the 10th
Immigration
The interfaith delegation sought to add a layer of protection as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrests continue in courthouses, schools and churches across the country. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A delegation of religious leaders attended immigration hearings in downtown San Diego on Friday to honor