The Reverend Al Sharpton called in the “Steve Harvey Morning Show” earlier this morning to announce that a prayer vigil will be held today throughout New York City, as well as in other major cities like Chicago and Atlanta to pray that justice will be served through the pending federal investigation of the case. He is also asking that those who are physically unable to attend one of the vigils still stand in prayer later today against police brutality and misconduct. Additionally, prayers for a hedge of protection around the community-at large against future incidents like these are very much needed and welcome.   The National Action Network’s website lists the following details:

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 – 3:00 P.M. (Please note: This is the time that protesters will mobilize before heading to a designated location where the civil disobedience will take place)

WHERE: New York Gathering Points:

* One Police Plaza (Rev. Al Sharpton. Nicole Paultre Bell, Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield will be at this location)

* Varick and Houston Street (Led by Hazel Dukes, NAACP and Labor leaders)

* 125th and Third Avenue (led by Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman of National Action Network)

* House of the Lord Church, Brooklyn, New York (Led by Rev. Herbert Daughtry

* Third Avenue and 60th Street (Led by National Action Network Senior Staff)

* 34th and Park Avenue (Led by National Action Network Senior Staff)

Atlanta, GA 3:30pm Capitol Building 2 Martin Luther King Drive Washington Street Steps

For additional information, click HERE.