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Dylan O’Connor and Karyn Brownson Discuss Gun Safety and Advocacy on 'The Day with Trae'
Recently on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Dylan O'Connor, Government Affairs Director at the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and Karyn Brownson, Director of Training at the Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Trae discusses the City of Seattle and her direct support of King County’s 100 Days of Action to Combat Gun Violence campaign.
Building Community Safety from Within: Mark Rivers on Empowering Youth and Partnerships at Community Passageways
Last week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Mark Rivers, the Deputy Director of Community Safety at Community Passageways. He shared insights about his role and the organization's impactful work. Rivers, who has been with Community Passageways for nearly a year, leads the community violence prevention efforts, overseeing both the critical incident responders and outreach teams.
Interview with Violence Intervention Specialists on "The Day with Trae"
Last week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Paul Carter and Tarrell Harrison Jr., Violence Intervention Prevention Specialists from Harborview Medical Center. They shared their experiences working with victims of gun violence and their families at Harborview, providing critical support in a time of crisis.
Jamoni Owens Speaks on Youth Mentorship and Community Involvement
In a 100 Days of Action interview on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Jamoni Owens to discuss the importance of youth involvement in community initiatives. Owens, a product of the South Seattle area, shared his personal experiences and insights on building relationships with young people and fostering positive change.
Urban Family's 100 Days of Peace: A Community-Based Approach to Youth Violence Prevention
Last week in a special episode of The Day with Trae, Shantel Patu, co-founder of Urban Family, shared the inspiration behind their organization's work with youth and families. "We kept seeing so much of the pain in the youth that we were serving from the pain in ourselves," Patu explained. "That sense of neglect and lack of parenting, lack of feeling loved from others, from family members."
Championing Change: Deaunte Damper's Vision for Community Safety and Accountability
Last week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Deaunte Damper, a dedicated advocate and host with Converge Media, to discuss his pivotal role in the 100 Days of Action campaign. Damper's work, grounded in a deep commitment to community safety and accountability, underscores the urgency of addressing gun violence and its impact on youth.
Chevonna Gaylor on ‘The Day with Trae’: The Critical Intersection of Mental Health and Community Safety
This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Chevonna Gaylor, Clinical Director at CoLEAD, to discuss the critical role of mental health in addressing community safety and gun violence. Gaylor highlighted that the roots of gun violence are deeply embedded in systemic issues and generational trauma, requiring more than just surface-level solutions.
King County Leaders Collaborate to Address Gun Violence
This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed King County Executive Dow Constantine and Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince and discussed their collaborative efforts to address the pressing issue of gun violence. The conversation, hosted by Trae Holiday at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, shed light on the innovative strategies being implemented at both the county and city levels.
The Importance of Community in Gun Violence Prevention: A Conversation with Eleuthera Lisch
This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Eleuthera Lisch, the first director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Their conversation highlighted the importance of community involvement and a public health approach to addressing the issue of gun violence.
Mayor Harrell: Community Engagement is Key to Public Safety
This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Together they discussed the city's strategies for addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety. The mayor underscored the significance of a regional approach, asserting, "Seattle has to be part of a regional solution." He acknowledged the disproportionate impact of gun violence on the African American community and emphasized the necessity for culturally sensitive solutions.
Seattle Theatre Group's Commitment to Youth Development and Community Engagement
This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Marisol Sanchez-Best, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Seattle Theatre Group (STG), who discussed the organization's dedication to providing opportunities for young people through arts-based programming. STG's youth programs aim to offer safe spaces, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities to historically excluded communities.
100 Days of Action: Trae Holiday's Plea for Community Involvement
Trae Holiday, the host of Converge Media's "The Day With Trae," appeared on FOX 13 Seattle News last night to discuss the 100 Days of Action to Combat Gun Violence campaign currently underway in partnership with King County and the City of Seattle. Holiday joined FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford and Hana Kim in the studio to share her personal insights and experiences with gun violence, emphasizing the urgent need for community involvement. Earlier in the day, Holiday recorded several conversations with elected officials and community leaders at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre which will be airing all this week on Converge Media.