Refuge, Faith, and ICE
An Afghan family seeking asylum faces deportation back to the Taliban.
Latif Salar (holding hymnal), pastor of the Christ Community Afghan Church, and Darla Richardson of Refugee Memphis sing Christmas songs of hope and joy at Second Baptist Church on a Sunday. (Photos: Micaela Watts)
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After the singer-songwriter’s passing, a great silence has fallen on the city.