https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/10/13/i-am-in-mourning/
DRESSED in black, which he said was deliberate, philanthropist and Supreme Ventures Foundation Director Leighton McKnight last Thursday expressed deep concern over the rising tide of violence against women and children in the country.
Delivering a heartfelt keynote address during the foundation’s Supreme Hero Finals held at ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston, McKnight said his choice of clothing was a reflection of the grief he feels for the state of the nation.
Just week before last one of my mentees, Jada — she’s in sixth form — gunmen went into their house up in Smokey Vale… one shot in her mouth and killed her on the spot,” he said, his voice heavy with emotion.
“The following week, another young lady I used to mentor, Tyra Spaulding, committed suicide. I knew Tyra, I used to mentor Tyra. I spoke to her mother this morning too,” he added, pausing as the room fell silent.