Community members in Oakland gathered Wednesday night to rally against the ongoing gun violence in the city, just one day after the city recorded its 101st homicide of the year.
Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland helped to organize the community rally at a local painting shop to pray for peace and promote unity.
The other goal was to encourage everyone to get involved in local politics. It's something church member Silvia Johnson has never done - until now.The shooting at Rudsdale High School in Oakland last week was the breaking point for longtime resident and former OUSD employee Angelica Alejandre. While the church is not endorsing any political candidates, Bishop Jackson is using the power of the pulpit to encourage people to vote.
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