BOSTON — Giving kids something positive to do; that was the goal of a youth basketball tournament held in Roxbury Sunday.
The 8th Annual Save R Streets Silence the Violence Classic was held at Jeep Jones Park Sunday and hundreds showed up to participant in the basketball tournament and enjoy other community events.
Mayor Marty Walsh says events like this should make a difference and end the violence that’s been happening in Boston, especially during the summer.
"It's important for little kids to see something positive in their neighborhood, not police cars you know responding to a violent scene, but police officers here and helping kids, being with them and talking to them. That's what we need more of and we'll continue to do that as we move forward,” said Mayor Walsh.
Other events at the Community Peace Weekend included a cookout, arts and crafts, face painting and music.
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