Orlando Weekly: “Conference of National Black Churches will be convening in Orlando this month.”
“Black religious leaders come together for a national summit in Orlando, FL.”
“Featured guests this year include U.S. Congressman James Clyburn and civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump, who has previously represented the families of George Floyd and Trayvon Martin. Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Ralph West and Women’s March organizer Tamika Mallory will also be in attendance.”
“In these moments when democracy is under fire and civil rights are at risk of getting rolled back, we must provide a unified front,” said Sharpton, the founder and president of the National Action Network, in a press statement. “This Consultation will bring together leaders across faiths, across professions, and across this nation to galvanize behind creating a more perfect union.”
“The Conference of National Black Churches is set to host a three-day-long ecumenical convention at the Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive from Dec. 13-15. The assembled leaders will discuss issues facing the Black community and ongoing work to improve the daily lives of those in their communities.”
“The annual conference invites top religious leaders, activists, and lawmakers from around the country, and this year’s summit will focus on the disastrous effects of COVID-19 and the institutional crisis of systematic racism.”
“The convention will also include discussions on physical and mental health, race-related violence, gun violence voter education, and social justice.”
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