Michael Pfleger
The Catalyst
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Fr. Michael Pfleger is a prominent Catholic priest known for his activism in addressing violence and inequality in Chicago. This interview reveals his commitment to rebuilding trust within communities and his energetic approach to tackling systemic issues, demonstrating his ability to inspire and mobilize others for change.
“Whether it was from slavery, whether it was civil rights, the police, the Bull Connors, and the police in this country, they enforced segregation. They enforced racism. That was their job to enforce the culture of the land of that time and the laws of segregation and racism.”
“Come on in the car, I'm going to buy you lunch, but you got to take a ride first. I took him downtown and pulled up in front of City Hall. And I said, get out of the car, I asked the cop, give me just five minutes. Got him out of the car. I said, See this here? This is City Hall. They're making the decisions about your block.”
“You know, first I gotta say, you know, I'm a person of faith, so I'm a prisoner of hope. I believe with all my heart, soul, and mind, that truth wins. Love wins, peace wins, justice wins. I never questioned that for a moment.”
“Absolutely, there has been some of the bargaining agreements on police, not just in Chicago, but places around this country, have them some of the most protective people. We were talking about this the other day. I was on a radio show and talking about the fact that, you know, a lawyer, a doctor can be fined.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 75 - Fr. Michael Pfleger
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