(Wilmington, NC) April 9th, 2016 - On Saturday April 9th at Portia Hines Park better known as 10th St Park, Support The Port Foundation, Inc hosted the Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally, during Wilmington’s Historical Azalea Festival Saturday. The event began with an opening speech from Vice-Chairman, Jonathan Barfield, Jr., and a prayer for peace from New Covenant Holiness Church Prayer Team. Guest that came out enjoyed free food from Billy Ray’s Family Restaurant, and drinks provided by NC Always. Kids enjoyed having their face painted, and making tie dye T-Shirts. There were a plethora of amazing live performances from artist and bands from the DC and the Wilmington area. The goal of the event was to bring the people of Wilmington together with music and art from all genres, cultures, and backgrounds.

Special Thanks To:

Billy Ray’s Family Restaurant

Vice Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr

Blue RIbbon Commission

Dj Kelz & The Party Gang

Vance Williams

New Covenant Holiness Church

Brewster Bail Bonding

TikiBar Girls

Memories In The Making

Coastal Kicks

So In Weaves

Lady Bell Cakes

Choices Design

William E. Murphy Foundation

Youth Kingdom

Soundbar Lounge

U.N.I.T.Y

Volume

Imag

D&D Sluggers

MoeSOS

Ed Smack Adams

T.O.

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About Support The Port Foundation, Inc.:

The mission of the Support The Port Foundation, Inc. is to enhance, cultivate and provide a renewed sense of community ownership and excellence for residents of Wilmington, North Carolina. Through the arts, philanthropy and scholarship, Support The Port Foundation, Inc. will increase self-ability, and foster a nonviolent environment where excellence in these three realms are celebrated and expanded.

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www.SupportThePort.com/donate

*All Proceeds Will Help Fund Programming for Support The Port Foundation, Inc Future Endeavours*

Photos By: Shanel Harrison

The Kids Having a Dance Contest Before The Performances During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Local Kids Enjoying Basketball And Outdoor Fun At Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Tavia Spencer (Youth Kingdom) & One of The Artist From DREAMS Painting The Kids During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Guest Gathered At The Tye-Dye Station To Make Their Support The Port T-Shirts During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

One of Support The Port’s Helpers Enjoying The Event in Her Support The Port Tye Dye T-Shirt at Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

One Of WPD Officers Making Sure Everybody is Safe During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Support The Port Volunteers Serving The Community Free Food Courtesy of Billy Ray’s Family Restaurant at Support The Port Foundation, Inc. Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally

U.N.I.T.Y The Band Performing Live During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Volume The Band Performing Live During Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

DC Rapper Imag Engaging With The Crowd During His Performance At Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Musician DnD Slugger Playing a Tune From his Nintendo DS During His Performance at Support The Port Foundation, Inc Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!

Support The Port Foundation, Inc Presents: Stop The Violence, Start The Peace Rally!