From St. Louis-In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, St. Louis faith leaders are hoping to lead the charge in de-escalating racial tensions and rebuilding trust in Ferguson.
One major step toward that goal will take place Tuesday night, when the Rev. Traci D. Blackmon will host a forum at Christ the King United Church of Christ. Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson and Mayor James Knowles III are expected to both be on hand to answer questions. The forum is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m.
Blackmon, pastor at Christ the King in Florissant, is organizing the forum after submitting a petition with approximately 480 signatures to the Ferguson Police Department that called on officers to immediately engage with the community.
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http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/faith-leaders-attempt-to-bring-ferguson-community-together/article_4b6c01e2-6bd0-535e-8915-d80a5fd0b33a.html
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