Cities United is a national network that supports Mayors, Community leaders and young leaders from all across the country who are all committed to creating safe healthy and hopeful neighborhoods for young black men and boys.

As we know, summer is a time where  the weather heats up, so do activity in our streets. As community violence across the country intensifies, we have to look at how it's being handled in different cities. In this conversation we talk with Courtney S. from Baton Rouge, Arnitta H. from Milwaukee, WI, and John Bush of Savannah, GA to look at how they are tackling the summer uptick in their cities. Enjoy this great conversation as we talk through solutions and points of hope that bring us together.

Sponsored by Levi Strauss & Co.

Episode 009: Summer Strategies

Cities United supports a national network of mayors who are committed to reducing the epidemic of homicides and shootings among young Black men and boy ages 14 to 24 by 50%.

On our podcast we'll explore the different voices that support, uplift and engage our mission within our network. Addressing different challenges and successes that are a result of creating safe, healthy and hopeful neighborhoods for black men and boys.

That’s why our podcast's sponsor, Levi Strauss & Co. has pledged its support for gun violence prevention through providing philanthropic grants to nonprofits and youth activists working to end gun violence through their Safer Tomorrow Fund. By elevating the stories of young people and grassroots programs implementing successful interventions like Cities United, LS&Co. aims to further the Safer Tomorrow Fund’s goal of countering the gun violence epidemic in this country and making communities around the nation safer.

Episode 009: Summer Strategies

Cities United Podcast