Salisbury University holds “Justice for Peace” rally

hands of law enforcement. that’s what students and faculty did earlier this evening at salisbury university. 47 abc’s michelle mackonochie was there – and has the story. “we are taking this opportunity to talk for them.” track 1 dr. james king is talking about african american men killed in interactions with law enforcement. like many others around the country — king found himself frustrated with the number of instances of news reports of individuals being killed – so he started this rally. king says the rally only took about a month to get together. after reaching out to administrators – they agreed it was an appropriate thing to do. “i knew then and know now that it shouldn’t just end with anger at law enforcement but it needed to extend to some sort of a solution.” “we need police we love our local police we love our salisbury police we need them dearly but what we want is for the way that individuals are trained to be law enforcement officers men and women to more accurately reflect what’s needed in communities today.” track 2 also standing in solidarity – dominic williams. “this is just the beginning this is the start of a revolution.” track 3 williams says some students marched for specific people who were killed – carrying signs of their names – the incident and the aftermath of what happened. “it was somewhat of a visual to commemorate those lives lost but also show the bright light going forward to show that there is a bright light ahead of us.” track 4 renard lewis the second – a senior at su – represented tamir rice – the 12 year old boy shot and killed in a cleveland park – after reaching into his waistband for a replica gun. “it means a lot – it showed me that a lot of people came out and supported a lot of people – feel the same way that i do – we want change we want to see in our world – not only the community but the world – it has to change it has to.” track 5 christian walker was representing the life of john crawford the third – shot at an ohio walmart after picking up an unpackaged air rifle and carrying it around the store. “it just hurts my heart because were so close in age – that couldv’e been me.” “this was a day that stood for justice for peace – it marked the day in salisbury history where we took a stance.” track 6 and williams adds this wont be the last rally they’ll hold. michelle mackonochie 47 abc. also during the rally there were speaker readings — including various poems read by students. english professor doctor john nieves — helped students select poems to read – including consolation by jake adam york – and the wrong street by cornelius