Sacramento, CA – The following statement is from Sistah Past Roundtree Rivers, co-pastor of For His Glory Church. “We are deeply saddened by the senseless killing of Jaulon Calvo and shooting of Malik Johnson as they drove to their football game at Grant High School yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and our community during this difficult time. This incident has impacted faith leaders and the entire community in way that change has to happen. Our kids need to be able to grow up safe, play sports, enjoy hanging out with friends on a Friday night without being in danger of losing their life. We are calling on the community to pray with our hearts and our feet to stop the violence in Sacramento. We are calling on our officials to re-instate the effective Ceasefire violence intervention strategy and work with the Del Paso Heights community on to develop comprehensive efforts to heal, restore and create opportunities for our youth.”
Healing Circle and Community March Tuesday, November 17th: Community leaders in Del Paso Heights will lead a Healing Circle and Community March tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at Allen Chapel AME led by Pastor Robin T. Hood. Allen Chapel is located at 1239 Grand Ave, 95838
The Sacramento ACT Live Free Committee is committed to violence reduction and strategies around prevention. In place of our standing monthly meeting we will be attending this event led by Del Paso Heights community leaders.
For more information and interview, please contact Sistah Pat Roundtree Rivers at 916-396-1890.
