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News release from the Fort Wayne Urban League:<\/p>\n

Due to community concerns over the recent increase in gun violence, the Fort Wayne Urban League will host a series of strategic planning meetings to discuss solutions for decreasing these acts of violence in our community.<\/p>\n

The first meeting will be held on Friday, March 22 from 6 – 8 PM.<\/p>\n

All concerned citizens are encouraged to attend.
\n“We want everyone to be part of this urgent conversation. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, business leader, elected official, educator or student, we all need to participate in finding solutions to this violence,” said Jonathan Ray, Urban League CEO.<\/p>\n

Friday March 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM
\nat 2135 S Hanna St, Fort Wayne 46803<\/p>\n

Future meetings will be held based on input from this initial meeting.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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