Black religious leaders call for immigration reform

African American faith leaders will join forces with members of immigrant and human rights groups to seek more comprehensive and humane immigration reform.

The event will be held at noon Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard N.E.

Leaders will announce the formation of a new coalition of religious, social and labor organizations called "Building the World House."

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