Lower Merion Joining Race For Peace Forum Saturday In Philly

Lower Merion Police will be joining representatives from the greater Philadelphia area Saturday, March 25 for the Race for Peace Event: Forum on Peace in Philadelphia.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Faith Assembly of God, 1926 Margaret St., Philadelphia, members of law enforcement, clergy, government and citizens to hold candid conversations about race and policing in a collaborative environment.

"This church, Faith Assembly of God, is located at the center of Frankford- Philadelphia, PA. We will be hosting a panel of clergy, law enforcement, local community leaders, and politicians to talk about community and police relations," according to the Race For Peace wesbtie. "We will also be answering any question that are to be presented in the best way possible. This event, like every event, is geared to Understanding, Communication, and Trust. Come on out and join the discussion and be apart of Race for Peace."

The Race for Peace Committee's goal is to create a positive change in the way we think and do by creating open communication between all parties, according to the website.

"No one person is able to make this change," the website says. "It is a group effort that will help the community at large be better in the long run. It takes joint support from the police, clergy, politicians, community leaders, and citizens."

For more information, visit the Race for Peace website or contact Race for Peace Chairperson Chairperson Andrew Howell at (267) 339-4313 or email RFPCsocialmedia@gmail.com

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