|
The Faith Leaders released
the following statement:
As Faith leaders in the
Toledo community, we believe it is our responsibility to
speak out against the atrocities that have plagued the
African American community both on a local and national
level.
As Faith leaders, we are
protesting to end the inequality of treatment by our law
enforcement officials on our African American community. We
want them to realize that Black Lives Matter and we have a
POWERFUL voice.
We believe we can
accomplish equality and justice by being a catalyst for
change with the following four initiatives:
1.
Improved Police Relations – We want to build a level of
trust between the police department and the community as we
believe it is an essential factor for social cohesion. It
will be necessary that we cultivate a healthy working
relationship between both groups.
2.
Enhanced Community Relations – Proactive communication with
community leaders, elected officials, and appointed city
officials and the community is key to enhancing relations so
we may move in the right direction. We can no longer react
to situations but respond accordingly.
3.
Support Black-Owned Businesses – It is essential that we
begin to bring visibility to Black-owned businesses so that
we may help them to not only sustain in business, but also
to prosper and grow their business. By doing so, we create
economic growth, which is good for our Toledo community and
the nation as a whole.
4.
Effective Collaborative Support – Effective collaborative
support will produce higher quality outcomes. We are
stronger together, and our voice collectively is louder. By
being a support to each other, we not only strengthen the
group, but we also make each person involved in the group
stronger.
We believe if we can begin
with these first four initiatives, we can make a lasting
impact in our city and start healing the relationships that
have been fractured by the heinous actions of a few that
affect the masses of our African American Community. |
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)