Southwest Philadelphia's Mont Brown hosts community event, backpack giveaway

"I know I can't stop the violence every day, but if I can do it for one day, I've done my part," he said.
Friday, August 19, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Friday marked World Humanitarian Day and Philadelphia City Council declared it a day to recognize Southwest Philadelphia's own Mont Brown.

The top music representative for Columbia Records is known for his contributions to his community.
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That's why it came as no surprise that Brown would spend his day hosting a community event at the Francis Myers Recreation Center.

Brown said he hopes events like these will help bring more peace to the city of Philadelphia.
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"I know I can't stop the violence every day, but if I can do it for one day, I've done my part. Show the young kids of Philadelphia there's another way outside of the drilling and killing," he said.

The event included a backpack giveaway, free hair cuts, free food and drinks, music and games.
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