Although its nice to have a BBQ....and maybe lecture about not committing violence but this really achieves nothing.
By now the parents have failed to teach there kids how to behave and be responsible(its not a good sign you need a politician and community activist to try to get the message across).
You know what will help any struggling community especially in terms of violence?
1. Parents being parents. 2. More cops on the street. 3. Parents emphasizing education(academic or technical)....and the city making sure they have the tools to deliver that. 4. Investment in social services with an emphasis on job training.
Alot of this is lost on certain residents of this city.....and much of the current city administration.