2: De/Escalation

Motive by WBEZ Chicago

Feb 2, 202300:35:16Society & Culture

Sirenzo Strong spends his work days trying to talk to gang members in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Part of his turf is the site of a former housing complex, Rockwell Gardens. When former residents return to...

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