Many are calling for violence against women of color to end following the recent deadly shootings of two African American women in Chicago.
CHICAGO -- People gathered in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood Saturday to honor lives lost to violence against women of color, while also demanding change.
The plea Saturday morning by the women of color and their supporters follows the recent deadly shootings of two African American women. So far, both cases remain unsolved.Hairstylist Tamiko Talbert-Fleming was gunned down earlier this month as she parked her car before working at a Chicago Lawn hair salon.
With the backing of a few local elected officials and the Markham chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, the group hopes to increase awareness in order to protect Black women.