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Iliana Santillán: In Georgia’s federal detention center, I saw the real immigration ‘crisis’

by Beacon Media | Jun 1, 2026 | Immigration, Latino Community

Traveling to the federal detention center in Stewart County, Georgia, Iliana Santillán attended the hearing of a friend and emerged with a greater understanding of those detained by ICE. By Iliana SantillánBeacon Media LUMPKIN, GEORGIA — The first thing I packed for...

Opinion: A Letter to the N.C. 10-Year Old who Was Dismissed by His Member of Congress

by Beacon Media | May 20, 2026 | North Carolina State Politics, U.S. Politics

A Greensboro 4th grader wrote to his member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx. She responded by saying he must have been “indoctrinated.” Jacob Brooks, who lives in the district, has a few words for the boy — and for Rep. Foxx. By Jacob Brooks, Beacon Media Hey,...

Kimberly Jones: North Carolina lawmakers and the N.C. Supreme Court turn their backs on our future

by Kimberly Jones | May 2, 2026 | Education

The N.C. Supreme Court has shut the door on the Leandro lawsuit, ignoring its obligation to our Constitution. Our communities are the only ones left to stand up for our future. Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash By Kimberly Jones Beacon Media It was 22...

Martin Henson: Targeting “DEI” is costing life-saving programs and research

by Martin Henson | Apr 22, 2026 | Black Community, DEI, Español, Healthcare, North Carolina Community, Politics

When many people think of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” efforts, they think of a workplace training. However, targeting of those initiatives has resulted in harm far beyond that, affecting the health of many Americans, the writer says. Photo...

Iliana Santillán: What we can all learn from Suzy Geronimo

by Beacon Media | Apr 7, 2026 | Latino Community, LGBTQ+

A transgender woman, Geronimo is a Henderson resident who has been detained by immigration authorities. Geronimo’s bold activism and standing in support of Latino and LGBTQ communities demands support from a broader community now, the author argues. By Iliana...
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