Group implements conflict resolution initiative

A group made up of inactive gang members, Christian counselors, social workers, church pastors and businessmen have formed a team focused on alleviating violence within the black community.

“We have the solution,” said local Nation of Islam Leader Kevin Muhammad. “We can’t beg the government to do for us what we can do for ourselves.”

Muhammad announced the Conflict Resolution Initiative after a two-hour panel discussion Monday.

“No police involvement, period,” Muhammad said. “We will sit down as a family and mediate the beefs in our community. We will have training for men and women ready to work in our community.”