'Save Our Sons' - A Call to Action

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) is issuing a call to action for black men in the community.

The organization held an event Saturday focused on addressing public safety and offering resources for change, it was called the “Calling All Black Men to Action Town Hall Summit.”

"People don't listen as much to what we say as to what we do. We have to put our money where our mouth is. We have to be doers. Not just saying what we have to do," said attendee Ron Ross.

St. Louis police data reveals 143 of the victims out of the nearly 200 homicides in the city in 2019 were black men. Urban League President Michael McMillan said he wanted the “Save Our Son’s” initiative to push the summit to help black men to find ways to reduce crime, get jobs, renew hope and opportunity.

"Really, it is about empowerment of the individual, so they can be self-sufficient overall. But, today also talked about how to take ownership of your block and neighborhood, and being responsible in your community," McMillan said.

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