Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Newark Municipal Council, and community organizers will host the Seventh Annual #24HrsOfPeace, from Friday, September 29, at 6 p.m., to Saturday, September 30, at 6 p.m., on Clinton Avenue in the City’s South Ward, between Bergen Street and Treacy Avenue.

The event is produced in partnership with HSP Entertainment and Hip Hop 4 the People and will feature rapper Styles P and R&B singer/songwriter Monifah, in addition to other musical artists and DJs.

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. The event is returning to the SouthWard this year.

In addition, donations will be collected for hurricane victims in Houston, Florida, and the Caribbean at the event.

FREE Events at the #24HRsOfPeace will include:

• Health & Wellness Presentations     (Yoga/Zumba)
• Free breakfast for Senior Citizens
• Sports games
• “All-Night movie-thon”
• Kids’ zone with bouncy houses, face     painting, and more
• Giveaways