“The Ritual” tells the story of Inglewood educator Tedric Johnson
Through the Schools with a Purpose program, Johnson transformed the lives of Black and Latino high school boys who were “deemed as the worst.”
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass: A coalition builder
Bass’ work with every level of politics and with local community service organizations will bring much needed resources to Black communities in Los Angeles.
Many issues stemming from the 1992 Uprising still exist today
Community Build partnered with the Los Angeles Public Library for a screening of “The Fire This Time,” which highlighted the issues that led to the 1992 Uprising.
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center steers children away from gangs with college-ready programs
The youth center steers children away from gangs with their college-ready programs that emphasize STEM fields. It recently received vital funds to install bullet-resistant glass and Kevlar into the walls of the building to protect the children from stray bullets.
Community Build’s gang prevention program
The community organization provides daily activities for children who are at risk of joining gangs.
With violent crimes on the rise, gang prevention programs need more funding
Programs such as Community Build and Reclaiming America’s Communities through Empowerment could have a greater impact if the programs received more funding.
Community activists call for more resources
Activists want community based solutions rather than a stronger police presence to solve issues in minority communities.