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This week, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and we invite you to reflect on Dr. King’s call to seek justice through love in light of the SSND tradition.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on January 11th. To mark that occasion, the Human Trafficking Committee has provided a number of resources, prayers and reflections.

National Migration Week 2020 will be celebrated January 5-11 in the U.S.  It is a call to stand in solidarity with and care for those who are excluded and marginalized, including migrants, DACA and TPS holders, refugees, and those seeking asylum.

The JPIC Office collaborated with Sisters, Staff, and students from Notre Dame Prep to promote “green habits” at a local grocery store in Baltimore.

On Saturday, Sisters in Baltimore met up with students from Notre Dame Prep at a local grocery store to engage in a pilot “bag swap” initiative. The group handed out reusable bags – handmade by Sisters Virginia Brian and Clara Beall

During the season of Advent, the JPIC office and the province Haiti committee are grateful for successful collaborative efforts that have shone light on the people of Haiti who so often feel invisible.

During Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to read and reflect on our latest Just Act, "Human Trafficking and Historical Trauma in Indigenous Communities."

Please remember to use your Voter Voice to urge your Senators to bring the Dream Act of 2019 (S.874) to the floor for a vote! This bipartisan bill will ensure that the Dreamers in our communities will be safe, stable, and able to flourish.

On November 12th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Please urge our Senators to take up S. 874 and vote YES to protect our Dreamers!

Check out the Global Sisters Report series called GSR in the Classroom, which presents materials on various topics for learning and reflection.