The Brave Space Podcast

<p>As colleagues on the Newark Community Street Team (NCST), D'Renna and Dre carry out their roles as community violence interrupters with humility and heart. In all that they do, they diligently strive to make their...

<p>Born and raised in Little Village (a.k.a. La Villita) on the southwest side of Chicago, Guillermo was introduced to street life at an early age. After surviving several near-death experiences, he decided to walk a...

<p>United under the ministry of "reducing violence one community at a time," Red and Fitz are a powerful duo in the Community Violence Intervention space in Portsmouth, Virginia. Where one may fall short, the other is...

<p>When the course of your life changes at a moment's notice, believe that you have the power to redirect it. Once a promising student athlete with dreams of the NFL, Garrison suddenly had to pivot when gun violence...

<p>Eddie is no stranger to pressure. Overcoming the pressures of growing up in a community and home riddled with violence and drugs, Eddie worked hard to support his family in any way he could. Unfortunately, family...

<p>Director Kwelli Sneed leads the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Washington, D.C. Having a voice, independent thought, and making tough decisions are everyday choices Director Sneed has to make as she...

<p>Community violence intervention professionals in Washington, D.C. work on the frontlines to keep their communities safe, but life still happens to them. In the midst of experiencing the loss of many friends and...

<p>D.C. violence prevention professionals are an essential part of the public safety ecosystem. Ralo, a native Washingtonian, works to keep D.C. youth safe from gun violence because he knows firsthand the consequences...

<p>Marcus grew up navigating the challenges of street culture between Los Angeles and Chicago, which eventually led to his incarceration. After his release, he turned his experience into a mission, working with Chicago...

<p>As Toya shares her story of losing so many family and friends to gun violence, her son begins to comfort her in his own way. Toya says her son gives her hope on difficult days.<br/><br/>Toya grew up on the West Side...

<p>Jason — community leader, advocate, and founder/CEO of Compromising Choices — transformed his life after years of being in and out of prison. While incarcerated, he earned his GED and became a GED tutor and...

<p>Community organizer, activist, and advocate Greg Jackson survived a near-fatal shooting as an innocent bystander in 2013. Following his recovery, he dedicated himself to preventing gun violence. As the former Deputy...

<p>Dr. Chico Tillmon was justice-impacted but discovered his purpose after being introduced to Community Violence Intervention while working as a violence interrupter. Today, Dr. Chico is a leading national consultant...

<p>Ricky “Dip” Usher, grew up around drugs and violence, and lost a lot of close friends before deciding that he wanted to live a different lifestyle. Now as the “Mayor of Mechanicsville,” and the CEO and Executive...

<p>Dr. Jordan Murphy sits down with Erica Atwood, The Deputy of Engagement for Cities United, and Ricky “Dip” Usher, CEO of Wii Care Atlanta to talk about the financial investment from the Coalition to Advance Public...