PHOTO: Alanté Millow/Trice Edney News Wire--Activist Kemba Smith pose for a photo with Elder Cheryl Mercer after a prayer brunch at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church. Internationally known for her nightmarish incarceration and victorious release from prison, Smith now spreads a message of hope. ...

The breaking news of three more police killings on Sunday – despite pleas for peace coming from President Obama, civil rights leaders, politicians and others - has exacerbated community and police tension and fears, causing a Sterling family member to tearfully plead for peace. ...