Racial Justice Network finds leadership for Alabama chapter [Video]

In the wake of the two separate shootings in which a local police officer fatally shot someone on a crime scene, the Racial Justice Network has opened an Alabama chapter and selected community leaders in Lee County to lead it. 

Elder James Johnson, the CEO and founder of the civil rights organization, announced three Lee County residents who have been appointed to leadership roles. Based out of South Carolina, RNJ combats racial disparities across the United States. 

“We are equal, but we’re not treated equal. As folks saying that make America great again, it’s never been too great for Black folks. We always had to fight for what we needed, and we’re still fighting,” Bishop A.L. Dowdell said on Saturday.

Penn, Dowell and Willis join the chapter 

Dowdell was appointed to serve as the the state president for RNJ’s Alabama chapter. Oscar Penn, president of the Concerned Citizens of Opelika, has been named as the state vice …