A Philadelphia neighborhood is getting ready for an annual festival meant to bring the community together and promote anti-violence.
The 21st annual Giveback Community Outdoor Festival and Concert is happening Friday and Saturday at Nicetown Park, a community space that the neighborhood's community center worked hard to revitalize.
"People want to feel safe and enjoy their community, and I think that's what the festival is about. But there's a purpose more than just having a party - the purpose is to make sure people have access to resources," said State Senator Sharif Street. "A lot of people feel nothing's going to happen good to them or nothing's going to help them. So we try to show them ways that they can break that cycle," said Majeedah Rashid, the COO of Nicetown CDC.
Adbur-Rahman knows all too well the pain that violence brings. Both of his sons, Zakee and Zafir, were murdered in Philadelphia. He carries on their legacy by promoting peace in his neighborhood.
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