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The Time to Act is NOW

On Monday, August 19, community leaders gathered on the steps of the Washington county courthouse to stand in solidarity with the victims of the recent mass shooting sin El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

 

 

Speakers included:

 

  • Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington
  • Sheriff Pat Garrett
  • Ms. Salma Ahmad, Bilal Mosque
  • Metro Councilor, Juan Carlos Gonzalez
  • Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar (starts at 22:30)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2EF8JFQNko&feature=youtu.be

 

Watch as these leaders responded to the troubling rise in hateful rhetoric and violence that are deeply rooted in racist ideology, and reaffirm the strength of diversity in Washington County.

2020-07-03T13:26:52-07:00