Newark Community Vigil Will Remember Lives Lost To Violence

NEWARK, NJ — A community event will take place in Newark to remember lives lost to violence on Friday, July 3.

The event will take from 6 to 8 p.m. at 264 Bergen Street. It will include a candle lighting ceremony, time for reflection, and tributes to loved ones. The event will also include a libation from Bashir Muhammad Ptah Akinyele, a local teacher who has lost several students to violence over the years.

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“Together, we will remember their names, celebrate their lives and stand united against violence,” organizers said.

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