Pride month is celebrated every June, in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in New York City in 1969. This commemorative month recognizes the ...

Erie has a history of welcoming immigrants and refugees from diverse backgrounds. Refugees come to the U.S. legally after a rigorous screening process including background checks and health screenings ...

Find today’s readings here. My grandfather’s name was Vicente. Today would have been his santo, often a more important celebration than one’s birthday in some cultures. It is the day to remember the ...

I am a refugee, born to a refugee family. I was granted that status on the day I came into this world. I was not aware of what had happened before then. I did not fight any battle, I did not threaten ...

“The leaders should do something about it. They should see the people’s suffering, the hunger and displacement, and show consideration. Right now, I see no future.” Wise words from 16 year old John, a ...

This year across West and Central Africa, the funding fell, the needs rose, and protection risks soared. Our mandate remains unchanged: protect the women, men and children fleeing violence and ...

ONLINE AT KMBC.COM. UNION STATION WELCOMES SOME SPECIAL VISITORS THIS MORNING. HUNDREDS OF REFUGEE STUDENTS ATTENDED A SPECIAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. KMBC9. S RACHEL RIPP WAS THERE AND SHOWS US THE ...

A Catholic agency reversed its decision to step down from leading Texas’ Office for Refugees on Thursday after providers across the state warned stepping down would threaten millions in critical funds ...