About This Video
Video of the site where the mass shooting took place in 2022.
Background & Context
Being in the music and radio industry for over 30 years, I’ve seen joy and pain, laughter and tears. But the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market in 2022 was unlike anything I’ve experienced. These were people I knew, faces I recognized. This wasn’t just a random act of violence; it was an act of terror in our community. It’s critical that we remember this, not to dwell in fear or sadness, but to remind us of how precious life is, how swiftly it can be taken, and how we must stand together against hatred and violence.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of community in times of tragedy
- How music and communication can help in healing
- The impact of violence on everyday locales
- The need for stronger measures against gun violence
- Remembering the victims, not the violence
About Kevin Ross
Kevin Ross is a music and broadcast industry veteran with more than
30 years of firsthand experience spanning radio programming, on-air
talent, record promotion, voice work, publishing, and digital media.
He has worked every side of the business — from the air studio to
the boardroom — and built one of the longest-running digital platforms
dedicated to Black radio and music industry coverage.
30 Plus Years In is where that experience lives on video.
