Elijah Lamar (born Elijahawon Lamar Perrin; February 23, 1989) is a Rising Star who is also known as Young Smurf, he was born and raised in the Hall of Fame City, Canton, Ohio. Having dreamed of becoming a Musician/Actor at an early age, he has been highlighted in the local newspaper (The Repository) and had several write-ups/articles for his Artistry, Acting, and recently his Activism in his community against police brutality using his platform. Steadily building his name, experience and knowledge, Elijah is making progress with his leadership and has become a well-known Public Figure in his community. Elijah is no stranger to the stage, in front of a camera, or speaking to large groups of people, and leading them through peaceful protest. Quickly gaining respect amongst his peers he has become one of the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Canton Ohio Protest movement as the President of the “Unity Coalition of Canton”. Elijah is spreading his message through nonviolence, strength and peace, inspired by his personal beliefs on violence against violence will only bring more violence. Elijah is a Activist who is following the rules of the peace movement, which is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending or minimizing inter-human violence, police brutality, injustice, racial inequality, historic oppression, inequality of inheritance, or overall prejudice, especially against minority groups.