May Day of
2015 will be remembered as a significant day in U.S. history because of
dramatic events in Baltimore.
The Milwaukee Voces de la Frontera – workers’ center May Day march is to remember
the sacrifices of immigrant workers in Chicago and Milwaukee who in 1886 challenged
police, the National Guard and a Justice system designed to serve the interests
of capital. We also marched because
workers are still being abused; it’s a moral issue.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff and the Immigration
and Customs Enforcement of the Federal Government collaborate to separate families
intent on working to achieve a life as intended by the Creator. This year’s march highlighted this issue and
its injustice.
May
Day in Baltimore saw the U.S. democratic system demonstrate integrity. Commentators
on the recent spasm of police violence have said that justice is impossible, because
of the close relationship of the police with States – District - Attorneys. Police then continue violent action with confidence
and impunity. But, Baltimore States
Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, elected on a reform platform, brought criminal charges
against six police officers for the murder of Freddie Grey.
Voces de la Frontera and the New Sanctuary
Movement recognize Latino roots in Africa.
Slaves were transported not only to North America but also to South
America and the islands of the Caribbean.
Jesuit Peter Claver ministered to slaves as they disembarked in Cartagena,
Columbia. We embrace our North American
brothers and sisters of African ancestry and join them in the cry for
justice. ‘Black lives matter.
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| Saint Peter Claver, S.J. ministering to slaves arriving at Cartegena, Colombia. The plaques is on display at Saint Benedict the Moor Parish in Milwaukee |
“It’s so beautiful to see people of so many
nationalities here together,” said Maria Hamilton at a rally before the Voces march. She is the mother of Dontre Hamilton, an
unarmed African-American man shot dead by Milwaukee police officer Christopher
Manney one year ago. Manney was fired
for not following proper police procedures but was not charged with a crime by Milwaukee
D. A. John Chisholm.
Milwaukee May Day marchers expressed solidarity
with the Black Lives Matter movement,
the Hamilton family, and the people of Baltimore.
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