More than 20 clergy leaders sign statement condemning racism and white supremacy
The Brooklyn Heights Interfaith Clergy Association, which was founded more than 30 years ago, has authored a statement condemning white supremacy and systemic racism.
As of press time on Wednesday, June 24, more than 20 clergy, representing Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities in Brooklyn Heights, have signed the statement, according to the Association’s co-presidents, the Rev. Adriene Thorne, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Katherine Salisbury, associate rector at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity.
An excerpt of the statement reads: “As a multi-faith group we affirm that every person is made in the divine image and possesses inherent dignity and worth. The recent death of George Floyd as a result of police brutality manifests the evils of white supremacy and systemic racism. We condemn these and all forms of racial violence.” The full-statement may be read here.