Albina Ministerial Alliance
The Albina Ministerial Alliance is organization of pastors based in Portland, Oregon, representing predominately African American congregations since in the 1960s.[1] The group has a Coalition for Justice and Police Reform.[2][3] According to The Skanner's Saundra Sorenson, the Coalition "has a long history of working on a deep policy level to effect change in local law enforcement practices, often in response to police killings".[4]
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History
The group hosted John Lewis in Portland in 1989.[5] Civl rights activist Allen Bethel serves as president, as of 2020.[6]
References
- https://katu.com/news/local/albina-ministerial-alliance-calls-for-police-accountability
- https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2020/06/24/for-nearly-80-years-the-portland-police-association-has-wielded-power-in-a-town-that-doesnt-like-cops-that-power-is-now-under-siege/
- https://www.opb.org/news/article/new-police-oversight-board-november-ballot-portland-oregon/
- https://www.theskanner.com/news/northwest/30052-black-leaders-call-for-change-in-policing-change-in-media-coverage-of-demonstrations
- https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2020/07/flags-in-oregon-will-fly-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-us-rep-john-lewis.html
- https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2020/02/27/28049957/can-state-legislation-fix-portlands-police-accountability-problem
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