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Sahjir Bullock
North Philadelphia

Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down

December 16, 2024 Antonio M Perez 0

After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild. [continue reading…]

Youth Build Philly Charter CEO Le'Yondo Dunn
Neighborhoods

Transforming Lives: YouthBuild Philly Charter School Offers Hope Amidst High Youth Violence Rates 

November 28, 2024 Antonio M Perez 0

In the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods, YouthBuild Philly Charter School provides at-risk young adults with essential education and job skills, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and build a brighter future. [continue reading…]

Gun Violence Reporting Expert, Jim MacMillan sitting in his office at Temple University.
Neighborhoods

Getting to the Source: Jim MacMillan’s PCGVR Looks To Change Harmful Gun Violence Reporting 

November 12, 2024 Antonio M Perez 0

High amount of gun violence come with numerous violent crime stories. MacMillan is determined to fix the harm done by these stories so that gun violence itself can reduce in Philadelphia. [continue reading…]

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