Season 4: Episode 9

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• Boycott Black Murder
• 2021
• 94 Mins

Gun violence in our communities has to stop and Street Politicians is continuing the conversation on this six episode spotlight. Our hosts speak with community leaders and activists who are working towards ending violence in our communities. Tamika and Mysonne are joined by Dr. Chico Tillmon from Cure Violence and Fund Peace. Dr. Tillmon, a Ph.D candidate studying criminology, explains why Black communities struggle with violence. Kareem Nelson also joins the conversation to explain how gun violence permanently altered his life after a bullet wound left him paralyzed. Kareem explains how being shot set him on a path to stop gun violence in our communities. Tamika and Mysonne also discuss the importance of consent and the rise of Karen-ism. All this and more on this episode of Street Politicians, the place where the streets and politics meet!