Sacramento Hosts ‘Moral Monday’ Rally to Push for Justice Reform

Faye Wilson-Kennedy, a distinguished activist from Sacramento’s Poor People’s Campaign, spoke to an audience at the recent “Moral Monday” gathering outside the Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse. This week, the Sacramento chapter launched a series of demonstrations aimed at condemning proposed cuts to the federal budget and imploring legislators to protect marginalized populations from what they see as inequitable policy decisions. The first protest on June 9 focused on legislation jeopardizing crucial programs such as Medicaid, food aid, and the child tax credit—fundamental aspects of the nation’s social safety net. Satearah Murphy expressed her fears regarding her father's reliance on Social Security and her personal encounters with homelessness, stating, “It’s becoming a war against the people who need help the most.” Other speakers, including civil rights attorney Mark Merin and student advocates, shared similar views on the nation’s misplaced priorities. Originating in North Carolina in 2013, the Moral Mondays movement has gained traction nationwide, championing moral issues related to poverty, racism, and environmental justice. Future protests will focus on climate action and immigration rights.