A free block party in Dayton, Ohio’s Oregon District drew a crowd of 20,000 people yesterday as the city came together to honor the victims of the August 4th mass shooting.
The event titled, “Gem City Shine,” was hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle and featured a star-studded guest list including Stevie Wonder, Chance the Rapper, Teyana Taylor, Talib Kweli and Jon Stewart. Earlier in the day, Kanye West held his Sunday Service in a Dayton park.
The “Gem City Shine” was a free event put together entirely with donations. It was intended to raise money for the victims fund and to lift the city’s spirits. (USA Today)
Hot Takes:
- Chappelle said the crowd was more like 120,000, although only 20,000 tickets were handed out.
- Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley proclaimed yesterday “Dave Chappelle Day.”
- Chappelle lives about 20 minutes away from Dayton.
- Nine people were killed and 27 others were injured in the August 4th shooting.