What: Petersburg Community Peace Walk

When: Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m.

 

Where: Poplar Lawn Park (corner of S. Sycamore and E. Fillmore Streets, Petersburg)

Petersburg, Va.—The Petersburg Chapter of Virginia Organizing and the community group The Deeper, LLC will hold a walk for peace in downtown Petersburg on Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. beginning at the corner of S. Sycamore and E. Fillmore Streets and ending at the park with a community celebration.

 

Petersburg resident and professional educator Tyrone Cherry has seen violence increase in the community and wants to take action for a more peaceful Petersburg.

 

“I live here, I’m a father, and I work with students. Our community needs peace and I believe that when we take action, we are setting a positive example for young people. With metal detectors in middle schools these days, we must take a stand for peace,” said Cherry.

 

Media are invited to meet at Poplar Lawn Park at 11 a.m. and participate in the walk and subsequent celebration.

 

To interview a spokesperson for Virginia Organizing, please contact Amanda Pohl at 804-337-1912 or amanda@virginia-organizing.org.