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Oakland’s Ceasefire Story Shows What Sustained Community Leadership Can Do

Oakland’s experience offers one of the clearest examples of what becomes possible when community organizing, credible messengers, services, and public accountability work together.In 2012, after years of pressure from community and faith leaders, Oakland launched a coordinated Ceasefire strategy focused on the small number of people at the greatest risk of shooting or being shot. The model combined direct communication, intensive [...]

2026-10-05T13:51:16-04:00January 22nd, 2026|Community Violence Intervention, News, Partners, Public Safety, Reports|0 Comments
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Illinois Organizers Advance Clean Slate, Transparency, and Healing

Illinois organizers delivered a series of 2025 wins that joined accountability with community-based safety.The Homicide Data Transparency Act passed unanimously, establishing public reporting requirements intended to improve homicide-clearance transparency statewide. Clean Slate legislation also passed, expanding access to record relief and reducing barriers that can follow people long after a sentence ends.Investment in healingOrganizing secured $3 million for Community Healing Resource [...]

2026-10-05T12:07:03-04:00October 14th, 2025|News, Public Safety, Reports|0 Comments
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8,300 Letters Urge Gov. Newsom to Sign Reparations Bills Before Oct. 12 Deadline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2025 Contact: Hannah Naomi Jones Live Free USA Email: hannah@livefreeusa.org Website: www.www.livefreeusa.org TIME’S UP: 8,300 LETTERS URGE GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO SIGN REPARATIONS BILLS BEFORE OCTOBER 12 DEADLINE Live Free USA calls on the Governor to turn apology into action — California is ready. Are you? SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 9, 2025) — The clock is running out [...]

2025-10-09T14:54:46-04:00October 9th, 2025|News|1 Comment
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$67 Million and Counting: Moving Public Resources Into Community Safety

Real safety is built when communities have the resources to prevent violence, respond to crises, support stable housing, and create pathways to healing. LIVE FREE’s 2025 Impact Report documents more than $67 million moved into communities for community violence intervention, crisis response, and housing.That national total reflects sustained organizing in states where residents, faith leaders, directly impacted leaders, and community partners [...]

2026-10-05T12:05:44-04:00October 5th, 2025|News, Public Safety, Reports|0 Comments
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BREAKING: Live Free PeaceMaker Awards & Legacy Impact Celebration

Celebrate the PeaceMakers: Live Free Legacy and Impact Sneak Ball in Oakland On Friday, October 3, 2025, the city of Oakland, California will host the Live Free PeaceMaker Awards & Legacy & Impact Celebration—an inspiring evening honoring leaders who are changing lives across the nation. Tickets are now available! This black-tie gala with clean kicks will spotlight individuals and [...]

2025-08-28T14:33:13-04:00August 28th, 2025|News|0 Comments
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How Live Free USA is Curbing Violence in Montgomery | Community-Led Solutions for Change

Violence is not just a statistic—it’s a crisis that impacts families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. Live Free USA is taking bold steps to curb violence in Montgomery by empowering local leaders, fostering community-driven solutions, and advocating for policies that promote safety and justice. 📢 What’s happening in Montgomery? Live Free USA is actively working to reduce gun violence, mass incarceration, and [...]

2025-02-06T18:20:50-05:00February 6th, 2025|News, Police Brutality, Public Safety|0 Comments
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Live Free’s Jabee Williams Honored as a Grio Hero for 2024

Jabee Williams Honored as a Grio Hero We are proud to announce that Jabee Williams, the dedicated leader of Live Free OKC and a key figure at Live Free USA, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Grio Heroes. Following the tragic loss of his brother to gun violence in 2001, Jabee has committed his life to creating [...]

2024-07-01T16:31:53-04:00July 1st, 2024|News|0 Comments
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LIVE FREE Visits the White House to advocate for Community violence intervention

According to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, firearm violence is a public health crisis in America, disproportionately impacting Black communities. Key findings include: Leading Cause of Death: Since 2020, firearm-related injury has been the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents (ages 1–19). High Firearm-Related Death Rates: In 2022, 48,204 people died from [...]

2024-07-01T10:08:23-04:00July 1st, 2024|Community Violence Intervention, News|0 Comments
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Community Talk featuring Rahiel Tesfamariam

Join us for an engaging Book Talk & Community Talk featuring Rahiel Tesfamariam in conversation with Pastor Michael McBride and Rev. Dr. Jackie Thompson. They will discuss Rahiel's newly released book, "Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power." This compelling conversation will be followed by a Q&A Talk Back session, providing an opportunity for community interaction and deeper dialogue. [...]

2024-07-01T16:39:34-04:00June 27th, 2024|Past Events|0 Comments
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Progress

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This pivotal day marks a crucial moment in American history, symbolizing freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality and justice. At Live Free USA, we stand united in our mission to create a just and equitable society for all. This Juneteenth, let us [...]

2024-06-19T11:59:53-04:00June 19th, 2024|News|0 Comments
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