Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton to speak in Tulsa over weekend
Posted: 04/11/2012
TULSA - Reverend Jesse Jackson is visiting Tulsa this weekend, according to the First Baptist Church of north Tulsa.
Jackson will attend a private leadership meeting at the church at noon Friday.
On Saturday, Jackson will speak at a public rally for hope and healing at the church beginning at 6 p.m.
Separately, Rev. Al Sharpton is visiting Tulsa Sunday, speaking at Greater Union Baptist Church at 3 p.m.
Joining Sharpton on his visit is Benjamin Jealous, the current president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
The reverends' visits come on the heals of a shooting spree in north Tulsa that left three dead and two injured. The suspects, 19-year-old Jake England and 33-year-old Alvin Watts, were arrested days later and have since confessed to the shootings, according to police documents.
The First Baptist Church of North Tulsa is located at 1414 N. Greenwood Ave.
Greater Union Baptist Church is located at 1821 E. 66th St. N.
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