In 1995 we came together to see what we could do to address the violence that was plaguing our city as it was plaguing cities across the country. We grew tired of seeing countless numbers of young men and women losing their lives over what appeared to be senseless violence.  We reminisced about a time during our youth when our communities did not appear so violent and more importantly; seemed to be together. So, we called a meeting amongst friends to see what we could contribute to the community in an attempt to change the mindset that was leading to so much violence and division.  After some deliberating the thought was we could sell t-shirts with messages such as Stop the Violence, Unity, Brothers Sisters Together and Family as a way to put positive messaging into the community...