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Will Smith returns to hometown to march against violence

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - Will Smith returned to his hometown to participate in a march against violence on Saturday.

The actor and rapper said he wanted to do something about the violence in a city, which had 380 killings in 2005 and appears likely to top that number this year.

"We're going to take this walk, hopefully draw a little attention to the problem and get some solutions," Smith said as he walked with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in West Philadelphia, along with local officials and members of the community.

The level of violence last week prompted the Philadelphia Daily News to call for the National Guard to patrol city streets.

Gov. Ed Rendell gave Philadelphia a $7.5 million grant for 166,000 hours of police overtime to help deal with gun violence until state police free up 70 city officers by taking over highway patrols.

source via google: http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily...cs/15100793.htm

* I also read somewhere else that the entertainment shows (access, et. etc.) are interested in covering this event, hopefully like Will said it will draw some attention (for the right reasons)

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Thanx Miss Ashley 4 the read and thanx Nana 4 the vids.

Glad 2 see Will and Jada out and 4 a good cause :yeah: :2thumbs:

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Thanx 4 posting this. Alot of fake rappers boast about guns...but one of Hip-Hop's true soldiers is taking a stand against them. More celebs and people need 2 get involved in this kinda thing. Props 2 FP.

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yeah thats was hilarious...I had 2 turn down the volume of my speakers they were screaming so loud :lol: Thanx for the vids Julie

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