The streets of Brooklyn came alive on Labor Day with the sounds of music, colorful costumes and revelers at the annual west Indian day parade along eastern parkway in Brooklyn, New York.
It was a joyous experience to say the least, but the event, like many of its magnitude was not speared from a few violent incidents. But thankfully, those incidents were short lived due to the swift action of the NYPD and emergency professionals.
To give you a taste
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Restoring Peace within Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities
The issue of crime and violence in Jamaica’s inner-city communities is not breaking news to Jamaicans living at home and abroad. Presently, crime it at an all-time high and demands our immediate attention if we expect to restore peace within the imaginary walls of those communities for many years to come. To accomplish this will be extremely difficult, but with the right community based services and leadership, Jamaica could be returned to its glory days.
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