 Due to the recent Arizona shootings, politicians and some celebrities are pushing for stricter gun laws, including hip-hop business pioneer Russell Simmons.
Simmons is among a group of politicians and moguls who have come together for another "Peace Week" -- a special week-long exploration of how youth violence has impacted lives across the country.
The music mogul joined New York City Councilman Charles Barron and others on the steps of City Hall in NYC to make the point that law enforcement can't keep total peace on its own.
Communities need leaders that set a proper example and resolve disputes without the use of weapons, speakers said.
The week's organizer, Erica Ford, told CBS that "Peace Week" also serves as a tribute to parents that have lost their children as a result of gun violence. As participants like Simmons would have it, gun laws would be stricter in many cases.
"From U.S. Representative Gabrielle Gifford, her staff and her constituents in Arizona to countless mothers who've lost their children to gun violence," said Ford when asked who benefits from the week.
In NYC, each borough will receive a week-long campaign that specifically targets young men of color who, unfortunately, are still disproportionately impacted by firearm violence.
Last year, the event drew over 1,000 volunteers to keep peace in their respective communities.
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