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As Homicide Rates Surge, Momentum Grows for Community Violence-Prevention Solutions

by forcedetroit | Aug 15, 2022 | 411, Stop The Violence

Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his decades-long fight against violence in his hometown of Hartford, Conn. Help is on the way, however, for his nonprofit and hundreds more nationwide. Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his...

Detroit residents and activists calling for a more peaceful city this summer

by forcedetroit | Aug 15, 2022 | 411, Community Healing, Stop The Violence

DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) – Residents of Detroit and activists held a press conference in front of The Spirit of Detroit on Saturday calling for a more peaceful city. “I wanted to stand in front of it and show the real spirit of Detroit – the...

Detroit got $826 million in ARPA dollars. Violence prevention groups hope to see a sliver of it.

by forcedetroit | Aug 15, 2022 | 411

Detroit is poised to leverage the success of violence intervention programs that are working around the country, as one of 16 cities designated by the Biden administration to benefit from a federal initiative announced last year.

Who Got Next? Local Community Leaders Carry the Torch of Dr. King’s Dream

by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | stuff

As the nation looks to celebrate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, his dream of equality and peace continues to be an ongoing battle for Black communities. With a growing rate of police brutality, unjust and inhumane treatment and medical neglect,...
Own Your Story Campaign Empowers Detroiters to Tell Their Own Stories

Own Your Story Campaign Empowers Detroiters to Tell Their Own Stories

by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | stuff

At BLAC we love finding, hearing and sharing stories from Detroiters – specifically the Black folks – that are authentic, quirky, heartwarming or just plain cool. FORCE Detroit and TandemEd agree, which is why they launched the Detroit branch of the national Own...
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