Lyle Muhammad, Executive Director of Circle of Brotherhood, organized a rally in Miami on August 7, 2025, highlighting a $1.6 million budget deficit caused by the federal government cutting their $2 million grant. The funding, crucial for their community wellness and violence intervention initiatives, directly impacts staff and programs. Muhammad emphasized the urgency of community support as around 30 staff members could be laid off, indicating potential operational ceasing of the nonprofit if support is not achieved.
"I wanted you to hear each and every name of every staff member and their work and their position, because as of this moment, in this second right now, after this payroll, we got work to do."
"The $2 million federal grant was critical to their operation, and now Muhammad doesn't see a way forward. The cuts mean layoffs for Circle of Brotherhood staff."
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