DETROIT

Public memorial for Tai'raz Moore

The Detroit News
Jay Massive, 13, of Macomb Township, raps a song he wrote, 'Time For Change,' near a portrait of Tai'raz Moore. Family members, loved ones and supporters join together during the public memorial service 'Celebration For Tai'raz' at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, Saturday, Oct.17, 2020. Tai'raz Moore is the six-year-old boy who was brutally murdered, execution-style, in his Warren home on October 1.
Jay Massive, 13, of Macomb Township, raps a song he wrote, 'Time For Change,' near a portrait of Tai'raz Moore. Family members, loved ones and supporters join together during the public memorial service 'Celebration For Tai'raz' at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, Saturday, Oct.17, 2020. Tai'raz Moore is the six-year-old boy who was brutally murdered, execution-style, in his Warren home on October 1.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Detroit Youth Choir member Gwendolyn Jackson, 14, of Detroit, sings a solo during 'Stand By Me.'
Detroit Youth Choir member Gwendolyn Jackson, 14, of Detroit, sings a solo during 'Stand By Me.'
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Jayla Jones, aunt to Tai'raz, starts to cry while sharing memories of her nephew as her son, Elijah Juan Logan Jones, 3, climbs onto the stage to comfort his distraught mother who cannot continue talking at the mic.
Jayla Jones, aunt to Tai'raz, starts to cry while sharing memories of her nephew as her son, Elijah Juan Logan Jones, 3, climbs onto the stage to comfort his distraught mother who cannot continue talking at the mic.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Tai'raz's cousin, Deshon Evans, of Detroit, takes pictures of the event as she holds a pillow with the image of Tai'raz Moore.
Tai'raz's cousin, Deshon Evans, of Detroit, takes pictures of the event as she holds a pillow with the image of Tai'raz Moore.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Tai'raz Moore's mother, Brittany Thompson, holds onto her daughter, Madison Harris, Tai'raz's sister, during the public memorial.
Tai'raz Moore's mother, Brittany Thompson, holds onto her daughter, Madison Harris, Tai'raz's sister, during the public memorial.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Malik Shabazz, president of The Honorable Marcus Garvy - Black Panther Movement, is the keynote speaker.
Malik Shabazz, president of The Honorable Marcus Garvy - Black Panther Movement, is the keynote speaker.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Tai'raz's grandmother, Maurie Thompson, left, and his great-great-grandmother, Olabelle Drain, comfort each other on stage.
Tai'raz's grandmother, Maurie Thompson, left, and his great-great-grandmother, Olabelle Drain, comfort each other on stage.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Melvin Allen, center, of Detroit, and other men raise their fists and repeat after keynote speaker, Malik Shabazz (not pictured), to be better leaders and treat women with respect.
Melvin Allen, center, of Detroit, and other men raise their fists and repeat after keynote speaker, Malik Shabazz (not pictured), to be better leaders and treat women with respect.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Tai'raz's sister, Madison Harris, right, smiles while dancing with other kids during the Fresh P Entertainment portion of the event, including, clowns 'QP,' left, and 'Fresh P,' center.
Tai'raz's sister, Madison Harris, right, smiles while dancing with other kids during the Fresh P Entertainment portion of the event, including, clowns 'QP,' left, and 'Fresh P,' center.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Brittany Thompson, center, wipes tears from her eyes as she talks about her murdered son, Tai'raz Moore.
Brittany Thompson, center, wipes tears from her eyes as she talks about her murdered son, Tai'raz Moore.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A portrait of Tai'raz Moore.
A portrait of Tai'raz Moore.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Children and adults pose for cell phone pictures with letters spelling out Justice For Tairaz.
Children and adults pose for cell phone pictures with letters spelling out Justice For Tairaz.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Families and friends attend a free carnival in front of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre after the public memorial.
Families and friends attend a free carnival in front of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre after the public memorial.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre announces the public memorial of Tai'raz Moore, near this small ferris wheel ride.
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre announces the public memorial of Tai'raz Moore, near this small ferris wheel ride.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Unita Hogan, of Warren, fills hot dog orders. She is the owner of Dogging It By Nita.
Unita Hogan, of Warren, fills hot dog orders. She is the owner of Dogging It By Nita.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Tai'raz's aunt Timauri Clavon rides 'Grace,' an eight-year-old pony quarterhorse at the Chamberlin Pony Rides and Petting Zoo.
Tai'raz's aunt Timauri Clavon rides 'Grace,' an eight-year-old pony quarterhorse at the Chamberlin Pony Rides and Petting Zoo.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News