October Community Hero: Benny Ivey, former gang leader, mentors juveniles in detention.

 'If I can stop another kid from going down that road, my 11 years in prison was worth it. I want to be one of those beacons of light for them. That's just where my heart is.'

Article By: Barbara Gauntt - The Clarion Ledger

At age 17, Terun Moore was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole. But in 2012, the Supreme Court ruled such sentencing of minors unconstitutional. Now on parole after 19 years, Moore is enrolled in community college and working with the People's Advocacy Institute, which aims to reduce violence in Jackson, Mississippi. He offers his brief but spectacular take on second chances.

Article By : Judy Woodruff - PBS

Brotherhood of Destruction: An Addiction-Fueled Journey to Hell and Back.

Photograph: Imani Khayyam

Article By: Donna Ladd -Jackson Free Press

Credible Messengers Closer To Hitting Streets To Prevent Violence In Jackson

Photo By: Seyma Bayram

Article By :   Seyma Bayram - Jackson Free Press

Dangerous, growing, yet unnoticed: the rise of America's white gangs.

Benny Ivey Retired From Leading The Simon City Royals in Central Mississippi in 2008

Photograph: Imani Khayyam for The Guardian

Article By: Donna Ladd - The Guardian

CommUNITy  Champion: Terun Moore spent 2 decades in prison; Now he guides kids in the right direction.

Article By: Cecil Hannibal/ - WAPT

Let’s Talk Jackson: Benny Ivey 7x01  and 7x02

Article By :   Donna Ladd - Let's Talk Jackson

Strong Arms of Jxn To Hold Non-Violence Event In Grove Park

Article By :   Seyma Bayram - Jackson Free Press