Vaun Mayes, who founded Program the Parks in Sherman Park, wants to give at-risk teens the opportunities he didn’t have growing up.
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Founder of We Got This inspires black men to mentor youth
When Andre Lee Ellis saw the need among black boys and teens for father figures, he stepped up. As youth flocked to him, he has recruited other adult black men to help.
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Activist makes violence prevention his life’s work
Tracey Dent has been involved with several organizations with one common purpose — to prevent violence.
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Lifelong advocate focuses efforts on Amani neighborhood
Brenda Hart-Richardson has been retired for more than six years, but remains an active community advocate in Amani, where she grew up.
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Pastor of Moravian Church brings healthy food ministry to Sherman Park
The Rev. Christie Melby-Gibbons, executive director of Tricklebee Café, makes it her mission to provide healthy, affordable food to North Side residents.
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Activist spreads message that ‘there are no throw-away children’
Muhibb Dyer’s deceased godson inspired him to begin speaking publicly to young people about achieving their dreams and reducing violence.