Black faith leaders issue statement to local leaders

Black faith leaders issue statement to local leaders

7 day forecast here's what you c1 3 black faith leaders..

Walked from main street baptist church to downtown lexington to hand deliver a joint statement to mayor linda gorton..

Chief lawrence weathers..

And fayette county sherrif kathy witt.

Abc 36's austin miller tells what changes the faith community would like to see.

Nat pop it's a message they say has always been in their soul..

But following the events from last week..

More than 50 faith leaders..

Mostly from black churches..

Have come together to make sure their voices are heard.

David peoples sot- trt 10 "we are hear to say no more.

Enough is enough.

We demand justice."

Justice involves two types of reform.

Eliminating no knock warrants..

An independent citizen review board that is diverse.

Additionally..

In a city that is 25 percent minority..

They are challenging city, education and business leaders to work with them..

To create more diverse inclusion for minority businesses with goals of at least 15 percent of total venders and contractor spending.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 11 "we're calling upon all elected or appointed officials to work with us in making this dire need a reality."

Thursday's march and statement is just the start for faith leaders.

They plan to follow up with city officials next week to continue the dialogue..

And to help bring about change.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 8 "there must be a partnership, a level of accountability between government and community."

But their voice and actions are not enough.

Dr. joe owens says he'd like to see more white faith leaders take action with them..

And not just voice support behind the scenes.

That call to action also includes everyone.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 11 "anyone who knows the good that they ought to do, but does not do it, it is sin for them."

In lexington..

Austin miller..

Abc 36.

Ots video tape:left "interracial healing" <none> after this morning's march..

An 'interracial healing...prayer'