Organizer James E. “J.J.” Minor III, center, speaks at Tuesday’s news conference announcing the Community Action Summit. Other summit sponsors with him are, from left, Kim Morgan and LaToya Williams of Mothers Against Violence; Charles Willis of United Communities Against Crime; and Woody Winborne, Maurice Tyler and Aaron Turner of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere.
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Community groups announce anti-violence summit on Feb. 11
Over the years, countless well-intentioned individuals and groups have organized rallies, prayer vigils and community meetings to stem the tide of violence in Richmond. While the number of homicides and violent crimes in the city has declined during the past 15 years, too many Richmond residents still suffer as victims.