Love Thy Neighbor rally pushes power of peace, prayer

Levar Jones spoke of his September 2014 incident involving ex-S.C. state trooper Sean Groubert and how that officer has yet to be sentenced. The Prosper Strong Foundation sponsored a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally to promote unity, peace, and love in neighborhoods and communities. C. Rush online@thestate.com

A Columbia-based Prosper Strong Foundation sponsored a Love Thy Neighbor Rally at the South Carolina State House on Friday, calling for nonviolence and encouraging a sense of community through prayer, second chances and unity. The rally comes amid national concern about shootings by police and of police nationwide.

This story was originally published July 22, 2016 at 7:38 PM with the headline "Love Thy Neighbor rally pushes power of peace, prayer."

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