Lawyer, advocate for justice, documentary filmmaker, photographer, Brooklynite.
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How can art heal? Please join me in an engaging discussion focused on the role of art & storytelling in building resilience in communities impacted by gun violence. 4/7, 3 - 4:30 EDT. Click on link to register. #gunviolenceprevention
#healingtrauma
#philadelphia
MON, 2/7. Tune in to hear the stories individuals on the front lines of violence prevention in Philadelphia. Watch: Heaven: Can You Hear Me? @WORLDChannel – Mon, 2/7, 9p ET.
WORLD Channel: bit.ly/LUSA_HeavenCYHM
PBS: pbs.org/show/local-usa/
YouTube: bit.ly/LUSA_YouTube
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Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight is on a mission to bring reform and healing to the loved ones of victims of #gunviolence. WATCH "Heaven: Can You Hear Me?" on #LocalUSA, 2/7 at 9/8c: bit.ly/LUSA_HeavenCYHM #EndGunViolence @phillymic @whyy @PBS39Channel @PhilaCeaseFire @TerranceLPitts
Congratulations to Adara Combs as the first Philadelphia Victim Advocate! Adara will have many duties in her new role and a primary one will be serving as advocate for crime victims and co-victims. #endgunviolence #healtrauma
“Heaven: Can You Hear Me?” shines a light on the healing journey of mothers who’ve lost loved ones to gun violence, including Johndell Gredic who lost her son Nacear in 2015.
Tune into the premiere of #HCYHM on 2/7 via @worldchannel to hear her story.
#GunViolencePrevention
Homicides in Philadelphia increased 13% from from 2020 to 2021, with young Black men and boys comprising a disproportionate percentage of victims. This film is for them, their mothers, families, and community members who continue to mourn and heal from such profound loss. #HCYHM
An important contribution to understanding the impact of gun violence with a set of recommendations to address the challenges. Check out the 100 Shooting Review Committee report in Philadelphia!
.@Mr4thDistrict Releases a Report on the Findings and Recommendations of the 100 Shooting Review Committee
“It is clear we are sitting at a crossroads of crisis,” said Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District).
bit.ly/3G8l3sn
Special recognition to Mothers in Charge for working to end gun violence in Philly. I am grateful for your trust in me to share your stories. @WorldChannel, Local, USA on 2/7, 9pm ET.
#HeavenCanYouHearMe
#HCYM #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence #Philadelphia
It's easy for politicians can use slick ads to portray immigrant communities as violent & prone to crime but let's not forget the violence that gave birth to this country The way I see it, all immigrant communities in this country today are contributing something of value.