Turning outrage into action: the coalition of congregations working to dismantle racism in policing

In the months after the racist massacre at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC, a group of churches, two mosques, and a synagogue were determined to offer more than thoughts and prayers. Instead, they joined together to tackle racism in the Charleston-area’s most prominent institutions: the police departments.

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