More than 100 supporters rally in Miami to oppose abrupt federal funding cuts to the Circle of Brotherhood (COB), a nonprofit dedicated to gun violence prevention and community wellness. The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to terminate $600,000 of a $2 million grant jeopardizes COB’s operations, which have been credited with an 80% drop in violent crime in targeted neighborhoods.
Circle of Brotherhood’s Executive Director, Lyle Muhammad, emphasizes the essential role of “peacemakers” who work directly with local youth to prevent crime and promote peace. This community-based approach plays a crucial part in addressing public safety, as highlighted by multiple voices at the rally, including Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, who calls for immediate support to sustain these vital programs.
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