The 2020 election will be one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime. In this election voters from across this nation will determine who will be the next president of the United States of America. In Monroe County we will also choose our United States Representative, New York State Senators, New York State Assembly […]
On March 23, 2020, Rochester Police Officers Mark Vaughn, Troy Taladay, and Fransisco Santiago murdered Daniel T. Prude. We – faith leaders from across Rochester and Monroe County – send our heartfelt condolences, love, and prayers to Mr. Prude’s loved ones. For decades black people have made clear that police misconduct is a problem in […]
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 I miss church! I miss presence of people I love and care about. I miss Reverend-Elect Melanie Moore’s, “Thank You” in soprano. I miss Brother Anthony’s thumbs up as people enter. I miss the warm embraces I […]
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I don’t condone violence, but I understand. On November 5, 2019 over 75% of Rochester voters approved a referendum that established the Police Accountability Board (P.A.B.). The P.A.B. could issue subpoenas, impose discipline on police officers based on a matrix, and recommend policies that would improve the Rochester Police Department. After decades of mistreatment at […]