Interfaith leaders call for conversation about racism
Bishop David Talley of the Catholic Diocese of West Tennessee (left) and Rev. Rosalyn Regina Nichols of Freedom’s Chapel Christian Church attend a press conference Tuesday, June 2. MICAH, an interfaith coalition of social justice advocates, is seeking a meeting with Memphis and law enforcement officials to address systemic racism they believe is at the root of violence against black citizens. (Wayne Risher/Daily Memphian)
Memphis faith leaders and social justice advocates called Tuesday, June 2, for a meeting with top Memphis and law enforcement officials to address racist roots of violence against black people.
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