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So starts the story from @rdrhoney.bsky.social and from our media partner @cardinalandpine.bsky.social about a college student from Cleveland County whose life was upended by ICE — who were looking for someone else. Read more: cardinalpine.com/2025/08/01/n...
North Carolina student’s life upended after being detained by ICE
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla came to America as a child from Honduras and grew up to be a certified nursing assistant. Under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, she’s spent the past five ...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
So starts the story from @rdrhoney.bsky.social and from our media partner @cardinalandpine.bsky.social about a college student from Cleveland County whose life was upended by ICE — who were looking for someone else. Read more: cardinalpine.com/2025/08/01/n...
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Learn more about Martin and his writing process from our recent interview:
"Resistance can’t just be about Trump. It’s about how Black men are treated." — Martin Henson on writing, faith and justice
Beacon Voice Martin Henson on his process writing his recent Beacon Media NC columns
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June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Student loan delays and cuts are derailing dreams like those of Martin’s cousin, a working mother pursuing her degree.
Henson urges communities to step in with practical support as the federal government fails to meet its promises.
Henson urges communities to step in with practical support as the federal government fails to meet its promises.
Martin Henson: Student loan confusion, delays are stalling dreams | Beacon Media
The Department of Education is in disarray after massive budget cuts and a promise from President Trump to dismantle the federal agency. January’s temporary pause on federal student aid was a harbinge...
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June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Student loan delays and cuts are derailing dreams like those of Martin’s cousin, a working mother pursuing her degree.
Henson urges communities to step in with practical support as the federal government fails to meet its promises.
Henson urges communities to step in with practical support as the federal government fails to meet its promises.
Many have left the church due to “church hurt.” Martin urges faith leaders to take responsibility for past harms and create spaces for healing.
Martin Henson: It’s time to address ‘church hurt’
The church can play an important role in American society again but both the church and those who might attend have a responsibility in addressing harms.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Many have left the church due to “church hurt.” Martin urges faith leaders to take responsibility for past harms and create spaces for healing.
In his latest column, five years after George Floyd’s murder, activist Martin reflects on how Floyd’s legacy was exploited while real change stalled.
Martin warns that the shift to “racial justice” branding has diluted the fight against police violence and left Black communities unprotected.
Martin warns that the shift to “racial justice” branding has diluted the fight against police violence and left Black communities unprotected.
Martin Henson: The unfulfilled promises of George Floyd’s legacy
Five years after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, Black Lives Matter activist Martin Henson reflects on Floyd’s legacy and the change that hasn’t come.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In his latest column, five years after George Floyd’s murder, activist Martin reflects on how Floyd’s legacy was exploited while real change stalled.
Martin warns that the shift to “racial justice” branding has diluted the fight against police violence and left Black communities unprotected.
Martin warns that the shift to “racial justice” branding has diluted the fight against police violence and left Black communities unprotected.