Opinion: Path to justice requires collaboration, not antagonism
Earle J. Fisher
Rev. Earle Fisher is the pastor at Abyssinian Baptist Church with a PhD from the University of Memphis.
“The implications of not entering into a consent decree go beyond a mere declaration of hostility; they fundamentally threaten the integrity of our community’s relationship with law enforcement.”
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