Salisbury native Tifini Simpson Long says she’s been following news of violence and crime in her hometown and decided to organize a peaceful march.
The march had been set for Friday, but has been rescheduled for Sept. 13. Long said today she’s delaying the event due to the process for getting a permit and to give other organizations time to get involved.
On Sept. 13, the march will begin at 6 p.m. at the former Frito Lay plant, 900 North Long St. and the former Lloyd’s Grocery, 409 South Long St.
Long, who now lives in Winston-Salem said with the violence going on, she wanted to do something.
“It hits home when it’s in Salisbury. I want to do it to say stop the violence and let the young generation know you can do things in a peaceful manner,” she said.
Long said she’s kept up with the crime that’s plagued Salisbury and said “it’s sickening.”
She has family who still live in Salisbury, including nieces and nephews. She wants to expressly reach out to the youth.
She said what’s going on in society is an issue that impacts all families, “because this is our generation.”
She hopes local community leaders will join her for the march.
To get more information or tell Simpson your organization would like to participate, email her at Tsimpson511@yahoo.com .
Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.