Now it is not a moment to divide and conquer. It is an opportunity for us to bridge the gap between the ‘us’ and ‘them’ language, mentality, and policies dividing us. Trahern Pollard noticed that roughly 85% of those protesting were Caucasians and 15% other races. Racism is a human issue. We discuss where Trahern Pollard was during the week George Floyd was murdered. His organization, We Push For Peace, was on the streets providing a human barricade between the protesters and the police. See Trahern in action.

I am talking with Trahern to acknowledge his leadership and understand the recent black-on-black spike in violence. He has practical ideas for curbing the violence, insights into police reform, and ways we can address the trauma inflicted upon our youth. DOWNLOAD

Trahern believes he has seen everything coming from the southside of Chicago and settling in the Twin Cities several decades ago. He sees even more with threats over social media amongst our youth. The violence carried out when these youth first meet on the street in the hopes of defending a woman’s honor. What?! It is odd, tragic, and an educational moment to address the needs of our youth.

He says, “this moment is bigger than what anyone could have imagined, and that is why we have the opportunity to make significant changes.” You will hear his thoughts about defunding the police and how he is getting others to join him with ‘boots on the ground’ kinds of efforts that really can make a difference with the right resources in the right places.

Trahern is accepting donations for providing meals and hiring youth to keep things peaceful and safe.