"Try Love" Community Against Gun Violence Event Recap

JLD Community Solutions • Jul 29, 2024

#TryLove Commitment

On Saturday, June 22, we hosted the "Try Love" gun violence awareness event, a powerful and heartfelt gathering that brought our community together during June, Gun Violence Awareness Month. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support we received from everyone who attended. Your presence and engagement made the day truly special and underscored the importance of addressing this critical issue.


We encouraged the community to join the #TryLove Commitment, a pledge to intentionally spread love and kindness daily to help break the cycle of violence. We believe that small acts of compassion can make a big difference, and we invite all our readers to take the commitment as well. Together, we can create a more peaceful and supportive environment for everyone.


We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated volunteers and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event possible. Your hard work and commitment are the backbone of our efforts, and we couldn't have done it without you.


A special thank you goes to the esteemed men who participated in our engaging panel discussion. Your willingness to share your experiences and insights shed light on the complex factors contributing to gun violence and inspired us all to take action. Your voices are invaluable in our collective effort to make a difference.


As we reflect on this event, we are filled with hope and determination. We have realized new ways to serve our community, and we look forward to sharing more information in the coming months. Together, we will continue to spread love, promote understanding, and work toward a safer, more compassionate world.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners:

City of Lexington - Government

Files Chapel Baptist Church

Ezekiel AME Zion Church

Costco

Sam's Club

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Davidson County

Red Donut Shop NC

Arts Davidson County

Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch

Lexington Police Department

Mr. Donnie Holt & Males Only Service Club

Larencia Bethea “Reiki Ren”


To all of the panelists:

Facilitator: Mike “The Barber” Winston

Damien “Dizz” Hammie

Henry Munoz

Joseph Stafford

Lahmi Simmons

Michael Clinton Jr

Saro Vay


Volunteers:

Bernardo Bridges

Carla Holt

Cassie Mcmillon

Damion Tingle

Darryl Leflore

Deshawn Leggett

Glenn McCray

Harrie Cooper

Janice Richardson

Karen Taylor

Katrina  Hairston

Nyshawn Pearson

Philip Taylor

Rashad Beard

Samuel Robertson

Shemika Cassell Evans

Tasha Melton

Tina Hargrave

Tony Moses

Planning Team:

Angela McDuffie

Antonio Dawkins

Dia Dawkins Nyarko

Jennifer Corbett

Miranda Holt


A special thank you to:

Cory Holt (for taking time out to provide input during the early stages of planning)

April Apdapainter Reich (for providing encouragement)

Teshia Mae (Cakes by the Pound) for providing a delicious lemon pound cake

All of the community who came out to support


DJ: Antoine Jackson

Videographer: Coccaro Smith


A few additional acknowledgments who helped make the event a success:

Sky High Entertainment

Comer Sanitary Service

Team Rental

Lineworx

Davidson Speed Printing


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