Real Stories | Escaping Poverty & Violence: How A Former Drug Dealer Became An Award-Winning Journalist @RealStories | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 days ago.
After recovering from a near-fatal shooting, former drug dealer and award-winning journalist Samson Styles searches to find meaning in his life and reconciliation with his shooter, in this meaningful journey that takes the form of a life lesson told to a young boy.

Hear from survivors and families who have lost loved ones, including the harrowing account of a one-year-old shot in Brooklyn.

Economic oppression, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and unemployment contribute to the cycle of violence. We delve into the historical context, from the Great Migration to the crack epidemic, and their lasting impacts on urban communities.

0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Personal Stories of Survival
8:45 - Systemic Issues and Historical Context
15:30 - Community and Police Relations
22:00 - Community Initiatives and Solutions
28:30 - Conclusion and Call to Action

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