Thousands of black men in Philadelphia gathered yesterday to protest the growing rate of murders in the city.
The organization launched a campaign to deter crimes, especially murder, in the city by sending 10,000 volunteers to patrol neighborhoods that are high in crime. Volunteers will be unarmed and have no authority to arrest but will be trained in conflict resolution and mentoring.
The organization is endorsed by 80 community groups, businesses, churches, and government agencies.
The homicide rate in what is known in the media as "Kiladelphia," rose to a nine year high of 406 in 2006.
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