They are changing America by changing the people
Update: Here is another story about the violence in the apartment complex housing African immigrants in Grand Island. The apartments may look quiet during the day, but residents say come dark, they’re a dangerous place to be. Now, before you read this post, please go back and first read about what is happening in Greece … Continue reading Violence increases in Grand Island between Somali and Sudanese refugees
I feel like I’m getting whiplash trying to follow all the happenings in Grand Island, NE as the conflicts surrounding the Swift meatpacking plant firings, and now hirings, continue. We learned yesterday that about 150 Somali workers had either quit or been fired over the issue of accommodating Muslim demands for break times that would … Continue reading Grand Island whiplash: now Cubans are coming
Update September 22nd: Veiled threats from Somali community organizers? Update September 21st: Some thoughts from me about this whole issue. Update September 20th: Now the Cubans are coming. Evening update: Reports first said 50-80 quit, now reports say 150 Somalis quit or were fired. Update, later in the afternoon: A bunch of Somalis quit. Update: More details from the Grand island … Continue reading The latest news from Grand Island: Calm before a storm?
Update September 22nd: Somali organizers make threats? Update September 21st: In my opinion: Somalis overplay their hand. Update September 20th: The Cubans are being brought in—a multicultural mess indeed! Update later on the 19th: 150 Somalis quit or fired at Swift. Update September 19th: Somalis say it isn’t over yet. Update this evening: Fox News is … Continue reading All hell breaking loose in Grand Island, NE over decision to accommodate Muslims
Thanks to Blulitespecial for being on top of the news again. Swift has given in to demands by Muslims at its Grand Island meatpacking facility and will shift break times to allow Muslim prayers. OMAHA, Nebraska — A meatpacking plant has agreed to accommodate Muslim workers’ request for prayer time during Ramadan, union officials said … Continue reading Swift caves to Somali demands at Grand Island, NE plant