Gathering to Discuss Ferguson and potential impact around the country - Wednesday, August 27 at Christ Church Cathedral

In light of the St. Louis incident (along with other incidents involving minority communities and the police), under the leadership of Dr. Merelyn Bates-Mimms and Dianne Ebbs, Christ Church Cathedral is gathering faith leaders and others on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 9:00 am - 10:30 a.m.

Join this gathering of faith and community leaders to have an open forum to develop a seminar on "Knowing Your Rights" and to garner community buy-in.

We recognize that the Cincinnati Police Department has made significant strides since the unfortunate incidents in the 2000s. However, the battle over systemic racism has not been won yet. In light of emerging realities, we feel that we need to have an open and frank discussion on "fears." The potential seminar will fall along the lines of a seminar developed by Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, DC. In light of this, can we have your presence and support for at least the initial part (organizational meeting?) Secondly, if you will support this endeavor, can you spread the word?

Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (CHRC) will be participating in this open forum dialogue. We ALL need to reflect and think more critically about this issue. Everyone working together will help our community to overcome prejudice and discrimination, build mutual respect and understanding, and become more harmonious and cohesive.

Christ Church Cathedral

318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH

Wednesday, August 27

9:00 am - 10:30 am

RSVP: Crystal Jones cjones@cccath.org by August 25, 2014

For more information: 513-621-1817
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