(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Newark native and entertainment legend Queen Latifah will host the Annual #24HrsOfPeace, from Friday, September 2 at 6:00pm to Saturday, September 3 at 6:00pm on Springfield Avenue, between Bergen and Blum Streets.
The 24 Hours of Peace event uses the Hip Hop culture to engage the local community and have meaningful dialogue around important issues such as nonviolence and conflict resolution.
"The 24 Hours of Peace event is more than an occasion to enjoy entertainment, food, poetry, and movies," Mayor Baraka said. "It is a time for our residents to unify, to get access to important resources and information, to share ideas and solutions at a town hall meeting, and join together to end violence and move a peaceful Newark forward."
Headline entertainers performing on Friday: Faith Evans, Fabolous, CL Smooth, and a special performance by Co-Founder of 24 Hours Of Peace Hakim Green.
Headline entertainers performing on Saturday: Rowdy Rebel, Fivio Foreign, G Herbo, and 2Rare.
Local artists will perform on both days.
The annual event advocates a violence-free community by creating a "time-out" for 24 hours, promoting community-building for parents, children, artists, business owners, faith and community-based organizations.
FREE Events at the #24HrsOfPeace will also include:
* Close to 200 retail and food vendors
* Community resource information
* Poetry session
* Town hall meeting
* Hip Hop and Mental Forum
* Midnight movie
