May 16, 2013 — vol. 48, no 41
Roving Camera
What steps should the community take to reduce street violence? |
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The men have to man up and stop being cowards. |
Jonathon Gates Entertainer/Concerned Man Boston |
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More community events with a police presence so people feel that it’s safe. |
Jadea Simmons Retail Everett |
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Be personally accountable, organize and take action. |
Carlos Henriquez State Representative Dorchester |
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We have to target a specific audience — today’s generation (23-year-olds and under) — before they choose the wrong path. |
Herb Lozano Director of NAACP Pipeline to Leadership Program Dorchester |
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Make sure we are changing the negative perception of our young people and not perpetuating the idea that they are all gang members. | Rufus J. Faulk Community and Youth Advocate Roxbury |
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More peace rallies to inform the community of what’s really going on in the streets. | Ayanna Simmons Hair Stylist Dorchester |
