As protests and riots have gripped the country in response to death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, several local faith communities and leaders released statements decrying racism and calling for action. These include the Toledo Catholic Bishop Daniel Thomas, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, the United Muslim Association of Toledo and the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, among others. Read more.
Faith communities respond to police brutality, protests
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