Penn Live Arts' 'Toll the Bell' event honored victims of gun violence across the nation with five minutes of bell ringing throughout Philadelphia.
Penn Live Arts'"Toll the Bell" event honored victims of gun violence across the nation with five minutes of bell ringing throughout Philadelphia From West Philadelphia to Old City, bells rang for five minutes Friday afternoon in honor of gun violence victims across the nation.from Penn Live Arts and dozens of partners – including faith organizations and community nonprofits -- featured bells in various locations in Philly that rang from 1 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.
“To see so many people who care and so many congregations who care, literally tolling the bell and calling people to action, gives me hope,” Howard said.Philadelphia has seen a surge in gun violence in recent years as well as the highest amount of reported homicides on record in 2021.
“Disrupting the environment through sound. Through all these bells ringing and sound making we’re saying, you know, pay attention and learn more,”, the Executive & Artistic Director of Penn Live Arts, told NBC10. “See how you can get involved for positive change.”
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