Anti-violence advocates are mobilizing community members to wear orange and show up at this weekend’s 36th Annual Roots & Heritage Festival in Lexington to help prevent youth conflicts and build positive relationships.
Devine Carama, director of ONE Lexington, is asking for 100 men and women to join the effort Saturday night between 9 p.m. and midnight on Elm Tree Lane, where many young people are expected to gather.
“Let’s engage these young people at roots. Let’s be the village we always talk about,” Carama said…