The Episcopal Church’s refugee resettlement arm, Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), announced it would not assist in resettling white South African refugees, citing its commitment to “racial justice and reconciliation.” This decision came shortly after the United States government requested EMM’s assistance in resettling 59 South African refugees.
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe made the announcement on Monday, stating that the church’s longstanding ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and its dedication to “racial justice” led to the decision. Rowe further revealed that EMM would terminate its refugee resettlement agreements with the federal government by the end of the fiscal year.
Rowe expressed concern that prioritizing these refugees over others who have been waiting for years in what he described as “dire conditions” undermines the principles of fairness and equity in refugee resettlement, though the argument could easily be made the white South Africans, often referred to as “Boers” face urgent and pressing racially motivated and government sanctioned persecution, threatening their safety, stability and livelihood. He also criticized what he called the politicization of refugee admissions, suggesting that the move was more about advancing a political agenda than addressing genuine humanitarian needs.
The Trump administration’s decision to grant refugee status to white South Africans has been met with criticism from South African officials and international human rights organizations. They argue that the claims of targeted persecution are exaggerated and politically motivated. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied allegations of white genocide, insisting that such narratives misrepresent the situation.
This development follows the Trump administration’s decision to grant refugee status to white South Africans, citing concerns over alleged racial discrimination and violence against this minority group in South Africa. President Trump highlighted issues such as land confiscation and calls for violence against white South Africans as reasons for the policy change.
The Episcopal Church’s refusal to participate in resettling these refugees has sparked debate. Critics contend that the decision not only overlooks the humanitarian needs of individuals facing persecution, but reveals a glaring and discriminatory double standard — ironically in the name of “racial justice.”
Some left-wing activists even organized a protest for the arrival of this small batch of refugees, insisting that their refugee status was somehow “illegitimate” because they were white, and that the privileges and assistance should be reserved for “real” refugees.
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Seijah Drake was born in Boston, MA, where she developed a penchant for writing early on and a passion for politics in college. After college she worked briefly for a conservative media in New York before relocating to the Greater D.C. Area to pursue a career in political marketing. She now resides in the free state of Florida.
South Africa once had horrible violence and discrimination against its black citizens. Since the Mandela revolution, it’s been payback time, just a vicious and violent. Evil, both ways.
And who is racist or committing discrimination now?
The real racism is revealed, as usual. But nothing will be done about it.
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