iPod Killing brings Community Empowerment

photo by:williamli1983

We just wanted to get the word out about 4th Annual Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign. For those who aren't aware, Christopher Rose was stabbed and killed in 2005 for his iPod in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. It is believed to be the first ipod related death/killing. His family, though heart broken have started community uplifting movements related to ipods. This Saturday (Feb 7th) they will be having, food activities, giveaways, live entertainment and an iPod Raffle.

Details:
Saturday Feb 7th from 3-6pm
Catherine McAuley High School
710 East 37th St., Brooklyn NY 11203

For more information:
email: Forchrisrose@yahoo.com

"We live in a world which is changing rapidly. We have the technology that can give us the iPod and everything else, but it's not all these things. We have to work on the minds and the hearts. We're failing these kids. We're not loving them like we're supposed to."

-Errol Rose (Christopher's dad)
New York Times,2005