In this episode, JT interviews Susan Loesberg and Lindsey Nathaniel of Moms Demand Action, Virginia Beach-Norfolk.  Susan and Lindsey are powerful community leaders standing up and making a huge impact in demanding reasonable, common-sense solutions to address and reduce the gun violence that has become so prevalent in our local communities and across our nation. 

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In this episode, JT welcomes Bilal Muhammad, Founder and Organizer of Stop The Violence Team serving the 7 Cities.  Bilal brings strong passion in his fight to reduce gun violence in our communities.  Bilal has been on this quest for more than 50 years, following the death of his brother to gun violence in 1982. 

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Host JT Taylor and Producer Linda White recap gun violence in Norfolk, VA in 2021 and discuss strategies for reducing gun violence in 2022.  The team also introduces the Non-Profit, SOULS - Saving Our Uths' LiveS, under the sponsorship of Barrett Hicks, Executive Director of The Concerned Citizens Association - Tidewater Connection.

SOULS - Saving Our Uths' LiveS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/663179134719065/

In this episode, JT interviews Nikia Little, Gun Violence Activist and Founder/CEO of The Shelton Riggins Foundation.  The Shelton Riggins Foundation provides resources and emergency funding for the families of innocent bystanders who lose their lives to gun violence.  This nonprofit organization is named after Nikia's father who was tragically killed by gunfire April 18, 2021, in Norfolk, Virginia.

"Sharing my Dad's legacy with others has aided in my own healing. This is my push for peace, my call to action, my way of turning tragedy into triumph." - Nikia Little

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In this episode, JT interviews Barrett Hicks, Executive Director of The Concerned Citizens Association - Tidewater Connection.  Mr. Hicks' nonprofit organization sponsors and supports numerous community initiatives including, Knowledge Is Power Summit (K. I. P. S.), Tidewater Connection Alumni Association (TCAA), and now SOULS (Save Our Uths Lives).  Mr. Hicks and JT share their passion for investing in our communities and highlighting the skills and talents of our youth who are our future community and world leaders.  They emphasize the importance of partnership in making this happen.  They believe in and promote the idea of the NOW Collective - No Opportunity Wasted.

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In this special episode of Surviving Gun Violence, The Impact, The Agony, The Aftermath, we discuss the frightening rise of gun violence within our schools.  Our special guest, Robert Toran shares his perspective as we explore this topic and seek resolution and protection for our children, who are indeed our future.

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In this episode we interview Chrissa, mother of 15 year old Kristopher Edmonds (affectionately known as Be-Bop), who was gunned down in Norfolk on July 13, 2021.  Our conversation takes place just one month after Kristopher's tragic death.  Chrissa is working tirelessly in her efforts to promote resolution and closure in her son's senseless death. Our hearts break for Chrissa and her family on their quest for closure.