Students proposed the classic after an increase in homicides, widespread gun violence and recent disturbances at high school football games.
Sgt. Travis Hendrix worked the game to ensure everyone’s safety. Hendrix lost his brother to gun violence.
Booths lined the entrance outside the stadium. Faith in Action, Offenders Alumni Association and What About Us handed out pamphlets and sign-up sheets for different violence prevention programs and community resources.founder of What About Us “We’re here to make a stand, share our stories and try to help a young man or young woman think twice before they pull a trigger on someone else,” Kennon said. “With us being here, hopefully they see the pain, agony and hurt that it puts on families.”. She is originally from Chicago and contemplated if she wanted to continue to live in Birmingham after her son’s death.
On the sidelines, mothers who had lost children cried and prayed, holding hands and hugging one another.
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