Stop the Violence conference at the Copley library

On August 24th , 2024 Tudo Djunto held a vital gathering at the Copley Library, with the intention of bringing people together as a community to discuss topics such as the impact of labeling youth as gang members in black communities, consequences of violence on individuals and families, strategies to support young children and adults, support services for the wrongfully convicted, and building partnerships to combat street violence and foster peace.

The panelists navigating the powerful conversations included:

-Jacqueline (Jacqui) Fonseca (The Harriet Tubman Project)

-Milton Dosouto (Bumbya)

-Odair Fernandes (Tudo Djunto)

-Derrel “Slim” Weathers (Voices of Liberation)

-Mario Rodrigues (My brothers Keeper 617)

-Luis Castillo (Boston Public Schools)

-Joseph “Toot” Bennett (Yard Time)

-Supreme Hassan (Responsible Party Consulting Group)

This event took months of planning and would not have been the success it was without collaboration. Our mission goes beyond this event and ending street violence. We look to continue to dismantle the stigma and educate the community on wrongful incarceration, system injustice, lack of support for the youth, and bridge the gap by advocating for change and creating solutions to these issues that affect us all.