Black Clergy will host a citywide meeting to address tangible ways to slow down the violence in Philly

Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity will host a citywide meeting Tuesday, October 25th starting at 6:00 pm at Tenth Memorial Baptist Church at 1328 N. 19th Street in North Philadelphia.

- Thera Martin

Reverend Robert Collier, Sr. stated, “To end gun violence, we need a multi-layered approach. Police and courts, simply cannot solve every problem in every neighborhood. Instead, we need multiple levels of public programs and services that transform not only neighborhoods but the social inequalities that are at the root of the violence.

Black Clergy doesn’t have all the answers, but what we do have is the concern, commitment, and willingness to do all we can to begin to turn things around in Philadelphia. Away from violence and instead towards job training, education, and more opportunities for people to connect with positive programs. Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity is pleased to partner with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and other like-minded community organizations to launch the 57 blocks project.”