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.

Sheriden Williams is a  singer-songwriter, musician, also a producer born and raised in Louisville, Ky. His formal introduction to the music industry was initiated through the release of his single "Have Faith" on July 11, 2014 which is also his natural birthday. 

From an early age, Sheriden was always told there was something more to his passion for music. Learning piano/organ in church at a young age, his passion for music grew more and more. Sheriden was introduced to production by way of a computer program given to him in college. This allowed him to see the limitless possibilities of a then unfamiliar facet of music. Evolving musically, ranging from Gospel to contemporary/Neo-soul to Electronic and with many musical influences, Sheriden has developed a unique sound. Sheriden is slated to release his first album titled "Love Never Fails" on September 5th 2014. The rest is history yet to be made…. 

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