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which provides an understanding about existing problems and a wholehearted plea for guidance to overcome such obstacles. After an agenda is passed out, Elder Rush motions the group to share their personal experiences. As each member revealed their reason for joining the alliance, the stories started to sound alike. At one corner of the room, a man talked about his son, a victim of police brutality. “He was the victim of abuse after abuse after abuse,” he said, recalling the numerous encounters with police. Another woman replies, “(This alliance) expresses my hopes and wishes.” Since July, the Leaf/Radford Alliance h^s made strides towards

ALLIANCE Continued from A1 addressing new cases of alleged police brutality. After Sylvester Peete Jr. allegedly hanged himself in a Marion County Jail a few weeks ago, his family contacted the alliance. “The implications (of the Peete case) suggest something else,” may have occurred in the jail, said Elder Rush. Another component of the alliance’s strategic plan involves joining forces with other groups such as the NAACP, Concerned Clergy, and the Indiana Civil Liberties Union. In addition, members are creating specific deadlines for accomplishing goals. During group meetings, public awareness remains a hot topic. Diverse media outlets are im-

portant venues for the alliance to distribute information about law enforcement and residents. Last week, Larry Leaf appeared on the Stan Solomon Show, and group members applauded Leaf’s presentation of facts and heartfelt opinions on excessive force. The Leaf/Radford Alliance will continue to hold group meetings to promote social justice and end police brutality. For now, however, the Labor Day Parade and a presentation at the Indiana Democratic Club are on the agenda. But, no one in the group will forget their mission to rectify and prevent injustices. For more information about the Leaf/Radford Alliance call 4791430 or log onto www.lcafradford.org.

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Continued from A1 above violence and negative behavior, he said. “When you treat children as if they have no value, they grow up thinking that way. We need to rethink how we look at young people,” admitted Smith. Kenny Lacy, a senior at Arsenal Technical High School, notices the change in his outlook on life since joining Peacemakers Corps. “I took it back home to my community, and was able to use it with my family and friends,” said Lacy. “These are good life skills” He was voted president of the Peacemaker Youth Council, and

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