Cincinnati community unites to end gun violence

By Ali Rizvi | Social Worker

For those of you who don’t know, we are walking on April 6 in honor of Dominic Davis, an 11-year-old shot and killed in the West End. Several children and a parent were also injured in the shooting.

We are walking in honor of all of those affected by the plague of gun violence. The event will begin with a walk through the West End and will be followed by a town hall and community dialogue event, providing an opportunity for city leaders, community leaders, and residents to engage in open discussions about creating impactful change.

Speakers and panelists will participate in the Town Hall are Mayor Aftab Pureval; Michelle Mueller, Moms Demand Action; Fanon Rucker, Civil Rights lecturer and attorney; and Congressman Greg Landsman (tentative).

Performers for the Concert for Peace are Triibe, TV Showez, Deuces II and local worship singers and choirs.

At the Concert for Peace, local nonprofits and community organizations will set up tables to offer resources and support to our students and their families. They will be include Animal Companion Counseling, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, ROMAC and House of Joy

Anyone wanting to set up a table should contact Ali Rizvi.|

The event schedule includes: 

• 9 a.m. Coffee and Donuts at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy parking lot. 
• 10 a.m. Walk to End Gun Violence begins on Linn Street, goes around the West End and ends CSPA
• 11 a.m. Town Hall/Community Dialogue event at CSPA Auditorium
• 12:30 p.m. Concert for Peace at Ezzard Charles Park: Live music, food trucks and stations set up by nonprofits to provide resources and encourage alternatives to gangs and gang violence

If you plan on attending, register for free at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/walkcincinnati.

Volunteers are needed to help with printing posters/banners, advertising, coordinating with local nonprofits, etc. If you are interested in helping or volunteering, please reach out to Ali Rizvi by email at ali.rizvi@nyu.edu. Rizvi can also be reached at 513 557-6572.