Posted on May 7, 2023
Ralph Yarl shooting reverberates through Kansas City's Liberian community: 'We all hurt'
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The trauma of Ralph Yarl — who was shot twice by a Northland homeowner after he mistakenly rang the doorbell to the wrong house — is just the latest reminder to the Liberian families living in the Kansas City region that American racism remains a threat.
Ralph Yarl, “Ralphie,” as he’s sometimes endearingly called, is protectively guarded by hundreds of local Liberians.
Not so much by their physical presence, but this son of Liberian-born parents is being cared for in distinctive ways by his immigrant community.
It’s the Liberian way.
Ralph receives prayers at church services. There are three in Kansas City that minister to predominantly Liberian congregations.
Ralph Yarl, “Ralphie,” as he’s sometimes endearingly called, is protectively guarded by hundreds of local Liberians.
Not so much by their physical presence, but this son of Liberian-born parents is being cared for in distinctive ways by his immigrant community.
It’s the Liberian way.
Ralph receives prayers at church services. There are three in Kansas City that minister to predominantly Liberian congregations.
Ralph Yarl shooting reverberates through Kansas City's Liberian community: 'We all hurt'
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..."Ralph Yarl, “Ralphie,” as he’s sometimes endearingly called, is protectively guarded by hundreds of local Liberians.
Not so much by their physical presence, but this son of Liberian-born parents is being cared for in distinctive ways by his immigrant community.
It’s the Liberian way.
Ralph receives prayers at church services. There are three in Kansas City that minister to predominantly Liberian congregations.
His trauma, and its link to American racism, ignited a heightened attention to the emotions and concerns of children among Liberian families.
And he’s the focus of a project by the Liberian community’s bi-state association, which has produced t-shirts with the unequivocal statement: “RINGING A DOORBELL IS NOT A CRIME. #JUSTICE FOR RALPH YARL.”
“When one person hurts, we all hurt,” said Rona Roberts, the newly inaugurated president of the Liberian Community Organization of Kansas-Missouri (LICOKM). “If there’s an injustice within one of us, it’s an injustice for all of us.”
Last Saturday, about 20 members of LICOKM gathered for their monthly meeting, this time held within a space at a strip mall on North Oak Trafficway. "...
..."Ralph Yarl, “Ralphie,” as he’s sometimes endearingly called, is protectively guarded by hundreds of local Liberians.
Not so much by their physical presence, but this son of Liberian-born parents is being cared for in distinctive ways by his immigrant community.
It’s the Liberian way.
Ralph receives prayers at church services. There are three in Kansas City that minister to predominantly Liberian congregations.
His trauma, and its link to American racism, ignited a heightened attention to the emotions and concerns of children among Liberian families.
And he’s the focus of a project by the Liberian community’s bi-state association, which has produced t-shirts with the unequivocal statement: “RINGING A DOORBELL IS NOT A CRIME. #JUSTICE FOR RALPH YARL.”
“When one person hurts, we all hurt,” said Rona Roberts, the newly inaugurated president of the Liberian Community Organization of Kansas-Missouri (LICOKM). “If there’s an injustice within one of us, it’s an injustice for all of us.”
Last Saturday, about 20 members of LICOKM gathered for their monthly meeting, this time held within a space at a strip mall on North Oak Trafficway. "...
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