Will Smith Joins Anti-Violence Protest

25-07-2006 10:14

Will Smith marched against violence in his hometown of Philadelphia at the weekend.The 'Men In Black' actor joined 600 campaigners to protest against crime in the city, which this year has already seen 220 homicides, on Saturday (22.07.06).He said: "We're going to take this walk, and hopefully draw a little attention to the problem." The event was part of Charlie Mack's Party 4 Peace annual Celebrity Weekend, organised by Smith's long-time friend and Philadelphia native Charles Alston.The actor-and-rapper, accompanied by his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, led the group, including local officials and members of the community, through one of the city's most violent districts.Smith, whose own foundation financed a large majority of the weekend, told the crowd it was important to be surrounded by positive influences.He said: "Your life is going to be a reflection of the five people that you spend the most time with. It's who you are.