Baltimore’s historic drop in youth homicides and gun violence is the result of intentional investments in Black-led organizations, youth arts programs, recreation centers and public spaces, not chance. Drawing from her work with Creative Nomads, Kayenecha Daugherty argues that art, community-based leadership and equitable funding are proven public-safety strategies—and warns that recent gains are fragile without sustained support.
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Hope for America: Entering the New Year with purpose and resolve
Black Americans must channel their inner “2008 Obama” and focus on hope and action to navigate the challenges of systemic oppression, and prioritize community building, education, and mental health to ensure their survival and progress.