Mayor Ras J. Baraka will host the Annual 24 Hrs of Peace event, starting Friday, August 23, at 6 p.m., and continuing to Saturday, August 24, at 6 p.m., in the West Ward at South 10^th Street and Central Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.

The 24 Hrs of Peace event uses the Hip Hop culture to engage the community and have meaningful dialogue around important issues such as nonviolence and conflict resolution. This year’s theme is centered on uplifting and empowering women. All the performers are female.

Headline entertainers scheduled to perform include:

·         Mýa

·         Rah Digga

·         Lady Luck

·         Lola Brooke

·         Leah Jenea

·         Yo-Yo

·         Nikki D

·         Roxanne Shanté

·         Justina Valentine

·         The Lady of Rage

·         Lady London

·         Sunshine Anderson

·         Asian Doll

·         Juciiy 2xs

·         Monie Love

DJs MD, Uniqu3, and local star DJ Kels will be spinning throughout the weekend, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of music and community.