Jonathan Maye-Cates and Chauncy Turner organized a unity walk for people in the community. "This is not a political statement in any way shape or form," Maye-Cates said. "This is about love, peace and unity--one people, one love and one La Crosse." He and Turner wanted to bring everyone together after a year that 'feels like it's trying to tear us apart.' "We want to standup and let everyone here know that the Black community and every community here [is] here to help build up the city of La Crosse and build it toward the future," Turner said. "We see this as one really great step toward doing that."