RACINE — A sea of orange stretched across the steps along Samuel Johnson Parkway on Saturday, National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The Racine community came together for a rally in Downtown Racine to make an effort to curb gun violence in the community. Around 200 people, who have had enough of gun violence, were in […]
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Gun violence victim gets surprise graduation ceremony in hospital room
RACINE — Just days before what was meant to be Davion Robinson’s graduation day, he became a victim of gun violence. The senior had the intent to walk across the stage at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., with his fellow graduating class on June 2, but admission to the Trauma Center at Froedtert & the […]
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Park students raise funds, awareness about gun violence using shell casings to create jewelry
RACINE — Park High School’s latest art project is fueled by art educator, Stephen Quirke, and his student’s anger, fear and sadness in relation to gun violence. Using shell casings from guns, students enrolled in the Art Metals course are creating a case for change by constructing and selling rings with proceeds benefitting Voices of […]
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Take a stand against gun violence: community rally at Monument Square on June 2
RACINE— On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 2, the Racine community will come together at Monument Square to make an effort to curb gun violence in the community. Racine County, in partnership with Voices of Black Mothers United, welcomes community members to gather from noon to 2 p.m. for a rally to support survivors […]