Buffalo is joining other cities that will be holding a rally in conjunction with Saturday's March on Washington.Civil rights leaders are calling for a new federal policy after grand juries failed to indict white police officers involved in the recent death of unarmed black men in Ferguson, MO and New York City.
The Rev. Kinzer Pointer, Pastor of Agape Fellowship Baptist Church, is asking local residents to take part despite the weather.
"We call you, to join us, to be active, to be heard, to be vocal, and at the same time to remain peaceful," Pointer said.
The Concerned Clergy Coalition of WNY is organizing the rally. It will be held December 13, at noon in front of Buffalo City Hall.