Urban League Of Westchester County To Convene A Forum On Community-Police Relations

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Nov. 5, 2014 - PRLog -- The Urban League of Westchester, in collaboration with Pace University Law School, will be holding a Community Relations Forum “Building Trust One Community At A Time”. This open dialogue will take place Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 8:30AM – 1:00PM at Pace University Law School (Moot Court) located at 78 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY.

In light of recent events across the country, tensions have increased between law enforcement and their communities. The goal of Building Trust One Community At A Time, is a platform to improve community safety and communications amongst the people who live in Westchester County and law enforcement that have sworn to serve and protect them and a commitment to upholding constitutional rights.

“This nation is hurting! This is Westchester’s chance to demonstrate what can be accomplished when everyone in the community work together. We are moving forward on the premise that no compromise or agreement has ever been made in silence”, says Sorraya Sampson, President, Urban League of Westchester.

Guest speakers for this forum will include Michael Skolnik, Civil Rights Leader, President of global media outlet GlobalGrind.com and Westchester resident; Tanya Hutchins, Multimedia Journalist and TV personality; Homicide Detective Ken Williams; Police Chief Chris McNerney Greenburgh; and Jimmy Bell, Professor at Jackson State University.

Pace University Law School has maintained a tradition of cultural diversity,  ethics and an unwavering commitment to the community. Their mission of achieving a more just society through programs such as the Pace Community Law Practice, Public Interest Law Center and Women’s Justice Center make them the perfect partner for this event.

ABOUT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER

The Urban League of Westchester has a long standing history of providing economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the protection of civil rights for the under served in the community. Their programs include HIV/AIDS services, employment placement and related services, senior employment and training and educational case management services of homeless students. The mission of the Urban League of Westchester County, Inc. is to enable African Americans and disenfranchised members of the community to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.

ABOUT PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Pace University School of Law is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds to be competent, ethical lawyers in the diverse callings of the profession, animated by a concern for the communities that they will serve while promoting excellence in teaching. With the advance knowledge through legal and interdisciplinary research and scholarship that are recognized by regional, national, and international audiences for their contribution to the law and legal profession. Contributing to the achievement of a more just society through professional education, legal scholarship, and service to those in need. In furtherance of its mission, Pace University School of Law is committed to continued development of innovative programs having national distinction.