March for Peace on August 19

Congressman Meeks

Congressman Gregory Meeks, Russell Simmons, Rev. Al Sharpton and Erica Ford Unite Against Queens (NY) Crime Surge on August 19

JAMAICA, N.Y.-- Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-06) is set to join philanthropist Russell Simmons, Reverend Al Sharpton, and community activist, Erica Ford, Founder of Life Camp Inc. for the “I Am Present 4 Peace” march on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 6:00pm at the corners of Sutphin Boulevard and 111th Avenue in Jamaica, N. Y.

Russell Simmons

“With three of our precincts reporting 100% increase in crime, it is critical that we come together as a community,” stated U.S. Rep Meeks.   

“I am calling on parents, the New York City Police Department, civic leaders and elected officials to work together, share, information and implement strategies all in an effort to end the tragic violence taking place in our neighborhoods.”

Russell Simmons photo source: Own work
Author:  David Shankbone
Permission:  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported