A coalition of prominent civil rights and black religious leaders is pushing back on governors' efforts to jump-start state economies and wants black churches and businesses to remain closed until there's evidence the coronavirus outbreak is easing
A coalition of prominent civil rights and black religious leaders is urging African American residents who live in states that are moving swiftly to reopen their economies to stay home in defiance of governors until there's evidence the coronavirus outbreak has eased.
The group, convened by the Conference of National Black Churches and Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network, said some governors are demonstrating"reckless disregard for the health and life of black residents" and called for black churches and businesses to remain closed in those states until there's evidence that it's safe to resume more normal activity.
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