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Participants of the Faith & Blue event share a moment. Photos provided by Laith Salam
Last weekend’s event was the National Faith and Blue Weekend created by Pastor Markel Hutchins of Atlanta to bridge the police, clergy and community.
Sentinels president Officer Louis Arnold (pictured left) and Councilmember Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney talk to attendees of the Faith & Blue march.
There were peace walks in Avondale and the West End. Next there will be a community conversation and round table discussion.
City council candidate and former police officer Scotty Johnson leads the Faith & Blue crowd in a prayer service with organizer Pastor Dr. Johannon Tate (left).
“The great thing is the partnership between police, community and clergy,” said Sentinels president Officer Louis Arnold.
Pastor Drs. Johannon Tate and Robin Forde lead the Faith & Blue participants in prayer.