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 [...]
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 [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! Meet Stephanie Reed: Community Champion, Ordained Elder, and "Hood" Preacher with a heart for the streets. With over 30 years of service in her community and church, Stephanie's passion lies in helping the lost find their way and advocating for justice in both the streets and the [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! Oresa Napper Williams is a passionate advocate for social justice and community empowerment. As the Executive Director of Not Another Child, she tirelessly works to combat gun violence and support families impacted by its devastating effects. With a background in social work and a deep commitment to [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! May 9th, at 4pm PST / 7pm EST, we're coming together to honor the strength and resilience of mothers who have endured the unimaginable loss of their children to gun violence, police violence and incarceration. In this powerful public discussion, we'll share stories, offer support, and uplift [...]
We are excited to invite you to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Briefing to discuss the contents of President Biden’s FY 2025 budget as it relates to gun violence and community safety. We hope to widely share the resources highlighted at this event with leaders in the gun violence prevention space. This briefing will be open to any [...]
Live Free helped to design the University of Chicago’s new Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA). This groundbreaking leadership program was created in order to train the next generation of community violence intervention (CVI) leaders throughout the country. Through this innovative, 6-month certificate program, participants receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead violence [...]
MEDIA CONTACTS: Janet A. Dickerson, Human Impact Solutions janet@humanimpactsolutions.com Kimberly Veale, Golden State Warriors KVeale@warriors.com GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS’ HEAD COACH STEVE KERR JOINS BOARD OF NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION ORGANIZATION Live Free USA and Coach Kerr Unite to Advance the Vision of a Nation Free From Gun Violence and Social Injustice For Immediate Release November 16, 2023 – Oakland, [...]
https://youtu.be/FgIy4LZDsxM The second installment of the “Archaeology of Silence” Speaker series, "A Father's Heart," was held at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. It brought together Black men who had lost their children to state violence and spotlighted their national efforts to support the healing of other fathers and loved ones who had experienced similar trauma. The esteemed speakers confirmed [...]
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” Johnson, uncle of Oscar Grant Kevin Tarver, father of Darius Tarver [...]
