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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Macon community activists gathered in Rosa Parks Square overnight to honor those killed this year. Organizers of the event called each homicide victim more than just a number.
“Unfortunately it’s more than just 50 people being buried, but it’s 50 plus people who now have sons and daughters going to prison, and there’s hundreds more whose families are being torn to shreds,” said Christoper Berry.
As the Christmas lights lit downtown Macon Sunday evening, so did 50 luminaries. Each luminary honored someone who lost their life to an act of violence.
Supporting a Black business is supporting an American business Author: 13WMAZ Staff Updated: 10:24 AM EST December 13, 2020
MACON, Ga. The first annual buy Black downtown Macon tour was held Saturday.
People shopping in downtown Macon had the opportunity to shop with Black-owned businesses.
Many businesses have struggled during the pandemic. The event was an opportunity to help those local businesses earn some revenue during such a difficult time.
It was also a good time for local businesses to network.
Program Manager of One World Link Nancy Cleveland says it s important for everyone to stand behind these businesses. If we get more people opening businesses and supporting businesses that are Black-owned we can raise the quality of life for all citizens of Macon, and supporting a Black business is supporting an American business. So, we invite all people, no matter what race or ethnicity, to come out and support, she said.