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I recently visited a shelter for unaccompanied minors on the southern border. Most people spent months trekking through jungles and treacherous terrain before arriving on American soil to apply for asylum. While waiting to be reunited with their families, the children live in modest non-profit facilities and receive humanitarian aid and basic educational services.
Class had just started when I entered the building. Seven children stood facing the American flag on the wall and put their hands on their chests. Meanwhile, his 14-year-old exile from Ecuador chanted “I pledge allegiance…” and our chorus echoed him. …” He continued, “On the flag of the United States of America…” Again we replied, “On the flag of the United States of America…”.
So we continued together. One voice followed by many voices. I thought about how to criticize my country for not doing more and doing more. Too often, we forget the gift of being a US citizen. What a true privilege it is to be in this fertile land.
As we reached the final line of the pledge, I was deeply saddened to hear a hopeful young voice proclaim, “Liberty and justice for all.” Will this be a land of freedom and justice for children who have experienced hell?
With Title 42 on the brink of expansion, our country is creating asylum-seeker bottlenecks at our borders. Can you believe that there is enough room in this most hopeful land to welcome? We must act with open arms to those who fear for their lives.
Born in the early 80s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Delbert Williams II has always had a passion for writing. Even in high school, he earned excellent grades in English and writing classes. After attending John Marshall High School, he graduated from Project Stay Alternative High School in Milwaukee.
From there, Delbert attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he studied music and communications. While he enjoyed these fields, his love for writing remained strong.
In 2019, Delbert founded Hard Stack Street Mag, a publication that quickly gained a following for its unique and engaging content. As the founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine, he has worked tirelessly to produce quality articles that cover a wide range of topics, including music, art, culture, and politics.
Now 42 years old, Delbert continues to pursue his passion for writing and journalism. Through Hard Stack Street Mag, he has created a platform that allows him to share his voice and perspective with readers from all over the world.
With a strong background in writing and a deep understanding of the power of storytelling, Delbert Williams II is a writer to watch. He is dedicated to producing content that is both informative and engaging, and he is committed to using his platform to shine a light on important issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
