Posts Tagged ‘Alvin Bernstine’
North Richmond not receiving the benefits of Ceasefire
Since Richmond’s Ceasefire was founded in 2011 homicides have dropped, although violent crime in general has been declining since 2007. But some residents and activists in North Richmond feel that they’re not benefitting from the program.
Read MoreOrlando Lamar Yancy laid to rest at Hilltop Church
Orlando Lamar Yancy made people smile. His friends and family told stories of how Yancy, known in his North Richmond neighborhood as “Rusty” or “Bucket,” would crack jokes on the basketball court—and just about anywhere else. But that all ended on May 14, when Yancy, 22, was shot multiple times as he walked in front…
Read MoreRichmond clergy talk crime, politics and community over breakfast in Parchester
About 50 people, including more than a dozen influential African American clergy members, two councilmen and Police Chief Chris Magnus gathered for breakfast Saturday at Greater El Bethel Baptist Church in Parchester Village. Like they do on a Saturday every month, the religious and civic leaders discussed issues facing Richmond, including health, politics and public…
Read MorePolice, religious leaders vow to strengthen ties
Police and religious leaders gathered to explore how to better work together.
Read MoreLocal church leaders call on ‘mentors’
Civic and religious leaders launched a program to mentor local kids.
Read MoreEmbracing mental illness
Residents dialogued about mental illness during the HEAL Conference this weekend.
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