6/2/2006
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Statement of the Race Relations Leadership Network, Mayor's Commission on Latino Affairs, and Concerned Clergy
This statement was issued by the following:
Sally Zweig and Rev. Michael K. Jones, co-chairs, Race Relations Leadership Network Rev. Leroy Dinkins, Interim President, Concerned Clergy Karen Celestino Horseman and Maria Quiroz-Southwood Mayor's Commission on Latino Affairs
We join the Mayor in offering our heart-felt condolences and prayers to the families and friends of the victims that were slain last evening.
Together we stand to condemn this terrible act of violence. While the horror of this heinous crime is unprecedented, the Indianapolis community has stood through hardships and tragedy before, and we do so again in unity.
We cannot and will not let this violent act shake our will as a community. Indianapolis stands strong, people of all races, religions, cultures and nationalities. Together we affirm our commitment to what is great about Indianapolis ˇV our unity, our intolerance of violence, and our respect for one another.
In the days ahead, we urge everyone to join together to support law enforcement as it investigates this horrible crime.
Indianapolis and its people remain strong, and we will come together like never before to stand up against violence in our community.
We invite people who wish to stand with us to consider attending or participating in the following events today:
- Latino and African American Pentecost Praise Service
Hosted by: The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis
When: Today (June 2), 7 p.m.
Where: St. Rita Catholic Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave.
- Community Faith Walks
Hosted by: Ten Point Coalition
(Groups of walkers will traverse the city of Indianapolis to pray and provide a positive presence to area residents.)
When: Today (June 2), Faith walks begin at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Apostolic, 6601 N. Grandview Drive
The Race Relations Leadership Network of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Mayorˇ¦s Commission on Latino Affairs and Concerned Clergy are community focused organizations committed to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion and developing positive race relations in the Indianapolis
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