Andre Christian

violence intervention specialist, Urban Peace Institute

Andre Christian on KCRW

Can the community famous for its political organizing and trucemaking come together in the face of renewed violence?

The struggle for peace after deadly shootings in Watts

Can the community famous for its political organizing and trucemaking come together in the face of renewed violence?

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