Interfaith Clergy Members Stand Against Police Brutality
Over the past couple of years, we’ve witnessed an increasing wave of protests and activism against police brutality and racial injustice. A notable event in this ongoing struggle was the Ferguson October: A Weekend of Resistance. This event saw hundreds of interfaith clergy members and seminarians from various organizations joining forces with local residents and activists in St. Louis. Their collective actions aimed to address the tragic killing of Mike Brown by Officer Darren Wilson and the subsequent refusal to arrest or charge him. This post is a look back at these powerful demonstrations and the impact they had on the ongoing conversation about policing and criminal justice in the United States.
Faith Leaders Unite Against Police Brutality
Clergy leaders and religious organizers from diverse backgrounds united in their stance that police brutality and police homicide are severe moral issues. The senseless police brutality that resulted in the deaths of individuals such as John Crawford in Ohio and Eric Garner in New York is a grim testament to this reality. Since August, these faith leaders have been working on the ground in Ferguson and across the country, supporting communities and amplifying the conversation about policing and criminal justice.
Seeking Justice and Systemic Reforms
All activities during Ferguson October aimed to seek justice for Mike Brown and call for systemic reforms. These reforms should ensure full dignity and respect in communities of color, accountability of police by local community review boards, and a transformation of national standards of policing.
A Full Schedule of Events
For a comprehensive list of events and endorsers, visit www.FergusonOctober.com. The list includes National Hands Up Worship Services across the U.S., a Mass Meeting on Ferguson: An Interfaith Service, and a Moral Monday March as part of the Ferguson October Day of Civil Disobedience.
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