This is the poster advertising the event and who would be speaking. It also details violence in the black community as the center of discussion.Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Gregory Hetmeyer speaks on the importance of how stronger connections, familial and communial, could benefit the Jamaica community. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Ron Daniels asking the panelists questions on their experiences and what could be factors for violence in the black community. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Andre Mitchell speaks out on how environment played a role in his account of seeing a crack house, which was a blight in his community. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Johnson-Speight on how the organization, “Mothers in Charge” helped her heal after her son’s tragic death. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Ashley Oliver on how social media presents people and what they post online. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

Mitchell, Hetmeyer, and Jasmine Graves speak on how restorative justice could help criminals become productive members of society aas well as honor the victims. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

MIC members and other people affected by violence share their opinion of what could be done. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.

People from MIC speak to the panelists and audience on their experiences within the criminal system and how they now help at-risk-youth to not repeat the same cycle. Original photo by Brienne Kenlock.