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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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Dayton NAACP calls for 30-day ceasefire to curb gun violence
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Unit of the NAACP is responding after a surge in gun violence in the community. There have been several shootings in Dayton since the start of the month, including an officer-involved shooting earlier this week during an anti-gun violence operation. President of the Dayton NAACP, Derrick Foward, called for a 30-day cease fire in Dayton during a press conference Friday, urging people to put their guns down and stop the violence. 'I'm pleading with the parents, I'm pleading with the grandparents, I'm pleading with the sisters, the brothers, the aunts, the uncles, the cousins, stop killing one another,' said Dr. Derrick Foward, NAACP Dayton Unit president. 'We cannot continue at this rate. Your lives matter.' Foward also reminded people to comply if they are stopped by police. Residents can file a complaint with the NAACP if there is an issue with the interaction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Stop killing one another;' Dayton NAACP meets to discuss gun violence, calls for summer ceasefire
The Dayton branch of the NAACP met Friday to spread a message: put down the guns and stop the violence. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Malik Patterson speaks with community leaders about their plan for a safer summer LIVE on News Center 7 at 11. NAACP President Derrick Foward says the violence needs to stop. 'We are up 13.33 percent in homicides this year,' Foward said. TRENDING STORIES: Video released of moments leading up to officer shooting armed man 13-year-old girl reported missing from Xenia DHS revokes temporary status of Haitians, other nationalities; confusion sets in Foward says he wants a safer summer, and is asking people to put their weapons away. 'One life lost at the hand of gun violence, in my opinion, is too many,' Foward said. Angela Garcia, who lives in Dayton, says she's most concerned for the city's youth. 'Our youth right now, you know, they are faced with so many different challenges,' Garcia said. Garcia says part of the issue is the lack of resources in the community. 'They don't have many places to go. There's not many things for them to do, you know, that's being offered,' Garcia said. This was part of the City of Dayton's Stop the Violence Initiative which would use community members to help steer youth in the right direction, stopping issues before they began. Garcia says her heart aches when she hears about another victim. 'I'm always thinking about the neighbor. I mean, whatever they're going through, I'm going through,' Garcia said. Foward says it begins at home, and the NAACP will continue to push for a complete stop in gun violence. 'I'm pleading with the parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins - stop killing one another,' Foward said. They ended Friday's meeting with a request for a 30-day ceasefire in Dayton, to keep this summer peaceful. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions expected to participate in 24-hour economic blackout
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Millions are expected to take part in an economic blackout in response to the erosion of DEI policies across the United States. A 24-hour blackout will see customers boycott major retailers that have rolled back their DEI practices. The blackout was established by the People's Union USA, who are encouraging people to hold their dollars from large corporations in an effort to show that consumers have power. Those participating in the boycott say that it's about accountability, meanwhile others are skeptical about whether it will be success, given that it's only a one-day initiative. The boycott coincides with stances from other community leaders, both locally and nationally. Dayton NAACP President Derrick Foward believes that people should take an active role in the democracy available to them. Foward said that he and the organization agree with Reverend Al Sharpton's stance on the issue specifically. Sharpton's stance is available to read on the National Action Network's website. 'I think it sends a powerful message to corporations,' Foward said. 'I can't tell you what to do. Organizationally, I can tell you, use your brain. Your eyes work, your ears work and, and, you know what's happening today.' The NAACP unit will announce more details about a Black Consumer Advisory program that will roll out next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
