Published: 4/22/2021 8:51:51 PM
NORTHAMPTON The Rev. Donald Morgan, pastor of Haydenville Congregational Church, said he watched bits and pieces of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd last May.
“Of course I tuned in to the verdict,” Morgan said, standing at the front of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence church on Thursday afternoon. “Since that time I have celebrated, and I have rejoiced,” he said. “But I was only able to celebrate after telling myself and assuring myself that although we celebrate and there’s nothing wrong with celebration that we have to remember that that victory, that that justice, that that accountability does not erase or eradicate all the injustices and unaccountabilities that have taken place in this nation over the years.”
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‘Now I’m going home’: Irida Kakhtiranova, supporters celebrate immigrant’s exit from church sanctuary
Irida Kakhtiranova gives Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz an elbow bump and thanks him for his support during her time in sanctuary during a press conference Thursday to announce that her asylum case has been reopened, allowing her to apply for residency. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Irida Kakhtiranova thanks friends in the crowd gathered outside the Unitarian Society in Northampton, Thursday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Irida Kakhtiranova smiles during a press conference announcing that her case has been opened allowing her to apply for residency. Since April 6, 2018, Kakhtiranova has been in sanctuary at the Unitarian Society in Northampton. Here she was describing how excited she was to go home and spend her anniversary with her husband and family. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
The Lehrer Report: Jan. 29, 2021
Monday, February 01, 2021
The next day is Groundhog Day.
Apologies for citing the wrong date for the Super Bowl. The South Church Fiddler’s Pantry flyer said its menu was a way not to have to cook for the Super Bowl. Because the pickup was Saturday, I thought the Super Bowl was the next day, since it’s held on Sunday.
The Super Bowl is Feb. 7.
Eileen Wood of Amherst sent me an email with some good information. She wrote, “Seniors can call 413-259-3038 to be put on a list for a phone call alerting you that the vaccine is available to be given. They are hoping that it will be available to seniors in Phase 2 early February.” Thanks, Eileen.