West Side Violence ‘Interrupters’ Strive to Enhance Neighborhood Safety
Nekenya Hardy, the associate director of outreach and intervention for the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, stepped into the spotlight at the Morgan MFG venue...
Philanthropy Drives Community Safety Amid Declining State Funding
A Passion for Change: Sharon Brown’s Community Impact in Jackson, Mississippi
Sharon Brown’s Early Influences
Growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, Sharon Brown’s commitment to creating positive...
Wentworth Residents Launch Campaign to Combat Gang Violence
Wentworth Rise Against Violence: A Community Unites for Change
A Call to Action
In the heart of Wentworth, a community weary from the relentless grip of...
Luton Volunteers Wearing Stab Vests Patrol the Streets
Rising Concerns Over Knife Crime in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire grandmother Sharon McGovern has a personal stake in the escalating issue of knife crime, which has gripped...
International Men’s Day Sheds Light on Men’s Key Concerns: Financial Struggles,...
International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebrated annually on November 19 across approximately 80 countries. This global event seeks to highlight various issues affecting men...
Uniting to Address Gun Violence and Domestic Abuse
Exploring the Intersection of Gun Violence and Intimate Partner Violence: A Deep Dive
In the realm of public safety and justice, understanding the complex interplay...
Surge in HIV Cases: A Critical Challenge to Ending the Epidemic...
More than 40 years have passed since the CDC reported the first cases of HIV in the United States. This journey has been marked...
Empowering Black Congregations: A MacArthur Foundation Initiative
Transforming Lives Through Record Relief in Illinois
For the estimated 2.2 million individuals in Illinois eligible for record relief, the automation of this process stands...
Nelson Mandela: Anti-Apartheid Leader, Imprisoned Activist
Nelson Mandela: A Journey from Prisoner to President
The Early Years and Imprisonment
Nelson Mandela’s life is a powerful testament to resilience and determination. Born on...
The Importance of Examining the Well-Being of Black Boys and Men
Engaging the Community: The Wellness in Black Life Project
Introduction
This report outlines the community-engagement process conducted by the Brookings Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII)...















