Thu Sep 19 00:27:00 UTC 2024: ## Barbers Against Bullets Symposium to Address Gun Violence and Substance Misuse in Talladega
**Talladega, AL –** The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is hosting a “Barbers Against Bullets” Symposium on September 30th from 7-9 p.m. at the Talladega College Student Center. This event, designed to tackle the intersection of gun violence and substance misuse, will feature influential barber and community advocate Vic Blends. Admission is free.
The symposium is part of ASAP’s initiative to make communities safer by promoting mentorship and residential involvement in reducing violence. Vic Blends, known for his work as a celebrity barber and his advocacy for change, will explore how the barbershop, a venerable Black institution, can play a role in preventing gun violence.
The event promises a vital discussion on addressing the multifaceted issue of gun violence and substance misuse.
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