EPISODE 13 - Accountability In Our Communities
As of June, the city of Minneapolis has seen 273 gunshot victims in 2021, up 90% from the previous year. In May of 2021, 6-year old Aniya Allen was shot and killed by a stray bullet in North Minneapolis while eating a happy meal. That same month 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith was shot and killed while jumping on a trampoline in North Minneapolis. According to Minneapolis police, 22 children have been struck by gunfire so far in 2021.
This episode, North Minneapolis community leaders Anthony Scott and William Walker discuss the importance of community accountability and not relying on outside organizations to address violence in our communitutes. Activist Angela Hooks leads the conversation in studio with Anthony Scott and William Walker who share their experiences and knowledge of living and working in North Minneapolis and how community leaders can help stop gun violence.
Anthony Scott is the founder and co owner of Lil Fella Management Group, community leader and father of two. William Walker co owner of Lil Fella Management Group, community leader from south Minneapolis and father of 1.
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