August Alsina Visits Baton Rouge, Meets Alton Sterling’s Aunt

August Alsina visited Baton Rouge, Louisiana—where Alton Sterling was shot and killed by police officers last week—in order to reflect on race relations and ask for change.

The New Orleans native met with Sterling’s aunt and the store owner who witnessed the deadly shooting. “2 People of God with Amazing strength,” he wrote. “But just because we’re strong doesn’t mean we don’t hurt.”

On Sunday night (July 10) he led a crowd in prayer, who were gathered in front of the store where the shooting took place. Alsina brought 2 videographers with him on the trip to document the protests, rallies, and conversations he had with family and others in the community. He will be releasing it as a film soon.

See some of the moments below.

AltonSterling’s Aunt & The Store Owner who watched this tragedy play out. 2 People of God with Amazing strength…. but just because we’re strong doesn’t mean we don’t hurt. ? Photo Cred: @bmike2c

A photo posted by Yungin’ (@augustalsina) on Jul 10, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

Here in Baton Rouge ✊? Every one of you stood so TALL! Photo Cred: @Melontao

A photo posted by Yungin’ (@augustalsina) on Jul 10, 2016 at 8:06pm PDT

Had a chance to speak with a few members of the Sterling family. Wanted them to know that they have a voice & will be heard! His Aunt had very profound words that hit home deeply with me. Thankyou to @bnjreece @bmike2c for helping me capture these moments. #WeWantJustice

A video posted by Yungin’ (@augustalsina) on Jul 11, 2016 at 9:07pm PDT

.@augustalsina Yeah, I’m guilty of day dreaming, but I can change the world. You can laugh all you want but you can’t blame a man for dreaming. I done seen so many people in life go downhill because they gave up. They stopped believing, they just stopped dreaming. #AugustAlsina #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatterMovement

A photo posted by August Alsina & Kamal Givens (@alsinagivens) on Jul 11, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

✊???❤️ Pray for better days. #blacklivesmatter #batonrouge #blacklivesmattermovement #augustalsina

A video posted by aυgυѕт alѕιna looĸвooĸ (@alsinalookbook) on Jul 10, 2016 at 10:11pm PDT

“My life is your life, and your life is mine” ????? God bless @augustalsina ❤️

A video posted by August Alsina (@alsinalovernation) on Jul 10, 2016 at 8:53pm PDT

What the fuck else do we have to lose @augustalsina #BlackLivesMatter #augustalsina #EzRepost @blackceasar64 @laniluu_

A video posted by August Alsina & Kamal Givens (@alsinagivens) on Jul 11, 2016 at 2:31am PDT