It's Time to Talk About the Violence in our Communities/ Police and Community Relationships

I am an avid news watcher but only after the first 15 minutes of the news broadcast. You know why, because in the first 15 minutes its all about the violence in our communities. Somebody got shot, some kid shot themselves with a gun they found in the house or somebody got hit either walking across the street or driving on the freeway.

Does that sound familiar? I know one or two of those stories will headline the news no matter which station that you are watching.

It's not that I am ignoring the fact that violence is happening, I know it is time to get a head of the situation; because summer is coming.

Can you image what it is going to be like in June, July and August if it's been crazy when its been cold outside.

Well, let's do something about it. The statement two heads are better than one is what we are going to rely on so that we can work on living in safe communities.

On Wednesday, April 28th, members of the TRI-City Communities of Ecorse, River Rouge and Southwest Detroit (48217) will come together for a Virtual Stop the Violence/Address Community & Police Relations Town Hall.

The Meeting ID is 875 3709 6471.

The Town Hall will begin at 6:00pm and end at 7:45. It l be hosted by the Western Wayne County NAACP and members of each community. Police Chiefs/Directors of Public Safety and elected officials will be in attendance to share their vision, offer suggestions and to listen to the community.

Please come prepared to ask questions. But more importantly, come prepared to offer solutions to the problems that you notice in your community.

We realize that these problems will not be solved in one meeting. Our goal is to leave the Town Hall with an action plan and commitments from all those involved.. We are all in this together.

If you have any questions email [email protected] or call 313-928-2955.

Gina Wilson Steward

CEO/Publisher