Op-Ed, One Year After Summit-Cone Tragedy
The aftermath of the fire saw 30 families displaced and relocated after housing inspectors found nearly 1,000 code violations. Despite the loss and upheaval of these families, little else has changed.
Refugees are among the most vulnerable populations in any country, and with anti-immigrant sentiment on the rise around the world, refugees remain in perilous situations even in our own city. In Greensboro, we can and should do better. The fact is, refugees are vital assets to a vibrant and healthy community. So why do we treat them as a problem?
