<p>In this episode of Voices Behind the Lens, our host sits down with local rapper, Jerry "Jerry Gotti" Atkinson Jr., about his experience being raised in Portsmouth, transporting himself to the hospital after being shot, and the one thing he wished he got to experience instead. </p>

In this episode of Voices Behind the Lens, our host sits down with local rapper, Jerry "Jerry Gotti" Atkinson Jr., about his experience being raised in Portsmouth, transporting himself to the hospital after being shot, and the one thing he wished he got to experience instead.

Jerry "Jerry Gotti" Atkinson Jr.

Voices Behind the Lens is a 6-week Health, Healing, Hampton Roads takeover.  

Connected by the commitment to improving their community, our hosts, Darrell Redmon, and Fitzroy Smith, use their backgrounds as a formerly incarcerated man and reverend to create a safe space to talk about the impacts of living in the underserved communities of Portsmouth.  

 

From the city of Portsmouth’s Commonwealth Attorney to a mural artist who beat a drug addiction, plus a white woman who passionately advocates for other white people to check their privilege; this series features a diverse set of guests with unique individual stories with connected passion around the improvement of our communities. 

 

Join us this summer as we shift the spotlight to conversations around showcasing how we can individually and collectively turn pain into a purpose. 

Read more about the initiatives of Give Back 2 Da Block or donate at www.giveback2dablock.org

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Voices Behind the Lens is a 6-week Health, Healing, Hampton Roads takeover. Connected by the commitment to improving their community, our hosts, Darrell Redmon, and Fitzroy Smith, use their backgrounds as a formerly incarcerated man and reverend to create a safe space to talk about the impacts of living in the underserved communities of Portsmouth. From the city of Portsmouth’s Commonwealth Attorney to a mural artist who beat a drug addiction, plus a white woman who passionately advocates for other white people to check their privilege; this series features a diverse set of guests with unique individual stories with connected passion around the improvement of our communities. Join us this summer as we shift the spotlight to conversations around showcasing how we can individually and collectively turn pain into a purpose. Read more about the initiatives of Give Back 2 Da Block or donate at www.giveback2dablock.org

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