Live Free Calls for Action After Tragic Shooting in Stl: Urgent Need for Common-sense Gun Laws and Mental Health Support
"Live Free mourns with our STL community members and families who were impacted by another act of gun violence yesterday. We remain undeterred in calling for full funding for community safety programs, common sense gun laws and signature investments into youth and family mental health and healing initiatives." - Pastor [...]
Replay: A Father’s Heart – Kehinde Wiley Speaker Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqoblnwCXCI Join us on Father’s Day weekend to hear from the heart of men who have lost their children to state violence. Panelists will also discuss their nationwide efforts to support the healing of other fathers experiencing similar trauma. Panelists: Andrew Joseph, father of Andrew Joseph Cephus “Uncle Bobby” [...]
Join Live Free USA, Google, and Love Not Blood for ‘A Father’s Heart’: Part Two of the ‘Archaeology of Silence’ Speaker Series at De Young Museum in San Francisco GalleryJoin Live Free USA, Google, and Love Not Blood for ‘A Father’s Heart’: Part Two of the ‘Archaeology of Silence’ Speaker Series at De Young Museum in San Francisco
Join Live Free USA, Google, and Love Not Blood for ‘A Father’s Heart’: Part Two of the ‘Archaeology of Silence’ Speaker Series at De Young Museum in San Francisco
Join LIVE FREE USA and Co-Presenters Google and the Love Not Blood Campaign on Saturday, June 17th at 12:00 p.m. PST for part two of our ongoing “Archaeology of Silence” Speaker series. Held at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, this second installment, “A Father’s Heart,” will bring together [...]
Mothers Who Lost Children to Violence Speak Out: a Panel Discussion with Gwen Carr, Wanda Cooper, and More
Over Mother's Day weekend, we had the opportunity to listen to the voices of women who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of their children due to systemic violence. It was a time to honor and celebrate the lives of their beloved children while also learning about the courageous fight these [...]
Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice
A tragic incident unfolded in Florida where Ajike "AJ" Owens, a Black mother of four, lost her life due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred following a dispute with her white neighbor, who allegedly subjected her children to racial slurs. This heartbreaking event has raised concerns and calls for [...]
Unjustly Taken: the Tragic Death of Darius Tarver at the Hands of Denton Police Officers
At just 23 years old, Darius Tarver tragically lost his life at the hands of the police. Concerned neighbors had called for help, hoping to ensure his wellbeing. However, instead of providing the assistance he desperately needed, four Denton Police officers responded by using a taser and shooting him, leading [...]
Cop City in Atlanta: the Intersection of White Supremacy, Militarism, and Environmental Destruction
A significant gathering of activists took place at Atlanta's City Hall in anticipation of a council vote regarding the allocation of tens of millions in public funding for the proposed construction of a police and firefighter training center. This facility, commonly referred to as "Cop City" by activists, has been [...]
Meet Uncle Bobby: the Social Justice Activist Leading the Fight Against Police Brutality in America
Cephus Johnson, a.k.a Uncle Bobby, is a social justice activist at the forefront of ending police brutality in America. After his nephew, Oscar Grant, was murdered by a Bart police officer in 2009, Cephus founded two social justice organizations, the Oscar Grant Foundation and Love Not Blood Campaign. Since then, [...]
Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action
Gun violence continues to plague communities across the United States, leaving countless families shattered and communities devastated. Within this complex issue lies an often overlooked and disproportionately affected group: black women. The intersectionality of gun violence and its impact on black women demands our urgent attention. In this blog post, [...]
2-year-old inside car when gunshots ring out, killing driver
2-year-old inside car when gunshots ring out, killing driver Publication: WAPT News Author: Michalia Franklin Date: February 7, 2023 Summary/Takeaway: Jackson police are investigating a deadly drive-by shooting that took place in broad daylight in an intersection. A 2-year-old child was in the car at the time of the shooting [...]
