Galvanized by the steady stream of disturbing details about U.S. immigrant detention centers Lights for Liberty will bring thousands of Americans to detention camps across the country, into the streets, parks and their own front yards, to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. More than 760 rallies and vigils are planned in places around the globe on Friday night, July 12th, to shed light on the atrocities being committed in US detention camps. Cooper River Indivisible Camden County will host a Lights For Liberty Vigil on July 12th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Knight Park Pavilion in Collingswood.
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Monday, 01 June 2020 07:28
Thank You, Camden
As a neighboring community, Merchantville appreciates the residents of Camden, Chief Joseph Wysocki, the Camden Police Department for the leadership they demonstrated by marching peacefully in solidarity to protest the killing of George Floyd this past Saturday. Since Camden’s police force disbanded and reformed in 2013 as a county agency, officers there have been hyper-focused on community policing. You will often see them walking beats or attending neighborhood block parties grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs. “We know that together we are stronger, we know that together, in the city of Camden, we can create a space where policing is focused on deescalation and dialogue,” Wysocki said. May 30th's peaceful protest and march in Camden was another example of their ongoing community engagement, and the very real dialogue that they are having with residents throughout Camden.
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