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By  Sono Motoyama JANUARY 23, 2023 Indianapolis hit record-high murder rates in recent years, breaking the all-time record in 2021 with 251 homicides, making it one of the most violent cities per capita in the United States. The spike reflects a national increase in gun violence during the pandemic that experts attribute to a range of factors including disruption in people’s work and personal [...]

DeSantis administration rejects inclusion of AP African American Studies class in Florida high schools By Steve Contorno, CNN Published 12:14 PM EST, Thu January 19, 2023 CNN —  The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies. In a January 12 letter to the College Board, the nonprofit organization that oversees [...]

It's Up to Us: Meet Pastor Mike Who's on a Mission to Inspire Others to Be of Service By The Sunday Paper Team January 14, 2023 Be A Light. Move Humanity Forward. In our work at The Sunday Paper, we’re fortunate the meet iconoclasts, thought leaders, and experts that defy the rules. But even more so, we meet people who are doing the [...]

The Rev. Ben McBride lead protestors against U.S. immigration policy separating parents from their children - June 23, 2018 outside a detention center in San Diego, California. (Robyn Beck / AFP vai Getty Images) Pastor Ben McBride Evokes MLK by Making a Difference   Inspirational CEO and Pastor Ben McBride and I caught up this last month to discuss [...]

Birmingham Alabama Peacemaker Training The training is appropriate for community organizers, violence interventionists, program directors, city and county officials, and other community leaders interested in developing a holistic vision of what violence intervention can look like in their cities. Topics covered will include violence interruption, street outreach, wraparound services, and organizing strategies for those seeking to mobilize funding and support for [...]