After Mississippi Immigration Raid, Pastor Tries To Calm Chaos

Born in Puerto Rico Pastor Velez, who voted twice for President George W. Bush, moves effortlessly between Spanish and English.
After the raid, he found himself at the center of a crisis. Velez became not only a shoulder to cry on, and the dispenser of checks underwriting families' grocery and utility bills, but also the organizer of a significant food drive, as well as an all-around advisor and translator. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 17, 2008

What an interesting character New America Media has found in Pastor Roberto Velez. This profile takes a captivating look at the effects a mass ICE raid can have on a community and a community leader. We see how Velez role is far beyond a spiritual leader here. I find myself wanting just one, maybe two more sources to say something about Velez to get another perspective on him.

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