Colors
For the children we lost too soon

Red for the rage we carry in silence,
Blue for the tears that fall without sound,
Yellow for the light they brought to our lives,
White for the peace we pray will be found.

Purple for dreams that never got started,
Green for the hope we refuse to let die,
Orange for the fire in their laughter and spirit,
Black for the questions that hang in the sky.

We gather in circles, candles in hand,
Mothers and fathers too broken to stand.
We whisper their names, release them in air,
Each balloon rising like a silent prayer.

They float past the rooftops, past sirens and scars,
Past corners where futures are buried in cars.
Each color a message, each string a goodbye,
Each child a story that never got why.

But still we release them, again and again,
Because grief needs motion, and love needs wind.
And maybe, just maybe, the sky will respond—
With justice, with healing, with something beyond.

So next time you see colors drift through the night,
Know they were children, stolen from light.
And know that we gather not just to mourn—
But to promise their memory will rise, reborn.

By Cecil Cosey

 

MUSIC OVER MURDER NEWS

6 YEAR OLD KILLED BY STRAY BULLET 

 

 

Incident Overview

On the night of July 27, 2025, a six-year-old boy was fatally shot in his home on Anglin Street near Stender Avenue in Detroit. The shooting occurred when a bullet, reportedly fired from one of at least two vehicles engaged in gunfire, struck the child. Police Chief Todd Bettison described the incident as a "senseless action" and emphasized the dangers of gunfire in residential neighborhoods, stating, "you don't know where they're going to end". 

 
FOX 2 Detroit

Police Response and Investigation

The Detroit police responded quickly to the scene, arriving within approximately 30 seconds of the first 911 calls, aided by the city's ShotSpotter system, which detected the gunfire. Authorities are currently searching for a red Jeep, a black sedan, and possibly a third vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting. Chief Bettison has urged anyone with information to come forward, stating, "If you didn't pull the trigger, you need to be telling us right now who did". 

 
The Detroit News

Community Reaction

The mother of the victim, identified as Rylee Love, expressed her grief and anger, hoping that those responsible would be caught and held accountable. She stated, "They took my baby life from him". The community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, with calls for justice and increased safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future. 

 
WXYZ Channel 7

Conclusion

This heartbreaking incident highlights the ongoing issues of gun violence in urban areas and the devastating impact it has on families and communities. The investigation remains active, and police are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. Community members are encouraged to assist law enforcement with any information that could aid in the investigation

 

MY OWN TRAGEDY

What Happened to Malik 
On April 1st, 2017, in Detroit’s west side near Murray Hill and Fenkell, 9-year-old Malik  was sitting in a parked car with his cousins, waiting for his grandmother to take them to the movies. In a tragic moment of senseless violence, Malik was shot—caught in the crossfire of a shooting that targeted other young men nearby.
The bullet struck Malik in one of his eyes, changing his life forever. Since then, he’s endured physical and emotional trauma, including the loss of his eye and ongoing recovery. His mother, Ciera Milo, has spoken out about the pain and fear that still linger. Malik jumps at loud noises, struggles with sleep, and carries the scars of that day—not just on his face, but in his spirit.
Despite the trauma, Malik has shown incredible resilience. He’s preparing to receive a prosthetic eye and continues to heal, supported by his family and community. But justice remains elusive. The shooter has not been identified, and police are still urging anyone with information to come forward.
Malik’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of why movements like Music Over Murder matter. No child should have to live in fear. No family should have to carry this kind of pain. And no community should accept violence as normal.