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Fr. Pfleger honored curing Black History Month
As we begin celebrating Black History Month, Chicago priest and civil rights activist Father Michael Pfleger is being honored for tirelessly fighting on behalf of people of color. Scott Schneider has details.
CHICAGO - It’s not every day you find a Roman Catholic priest delivering a fiery sermon to the faithful inside a Baptist church, but on Sunday, the first day of Black History Month, Chicago Southside priest and outspoken civil rights activist Father Michael Pfleger was being honored by the faithful at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church in Lynwood.
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The celebration was planned during a time traditionally reserved for honoring the achievements of men and women of color.
King of Kings Pastor Roy Yarber said, "Love has no color, love is our father, and what perfect timing to have him here (Pfleger) the one that stands on the ground and fights for decency and honor so whether he’s a white man, red man, yellow man, he’s the right man!"
Father Pfleger said he felt so uncomfortable being honored for anything but humbled nonetheless.
"Black History Month and this is a white guy being honored, so it’s very uncomfortable, but also it’s a blessing to have folks say we appreciate what you do," Pfleger said.
As part of the tribute, there was a special unveiling. A sculpture of Father Pfleger was created by Pastor Roy Yarber, who has spent the better part of his life creating works of art to honor those who inspire him.
Yarber has created busts of every civil rights icon who has inspired him and Pfleger is no different.
"His commitment to community, his commitment to people, to love, I couldn’t leave his out," Yarber added.
The Source: This story contains reporting from Fox Chicago's Scott Schneider.