Breaking News: A tragic shooting has struck Greensboro, North Carolina. Last night, one juvenile was killed and another injured after a shooting at the Waffle House on Randleman Road. According to investigators, it happened just before 6 pm. The incident involved two juveniles; one of the suspects is now in custody. This senseless act of violence has left the community devastated, as one local friend begged after knowing one of the victims that guns should be put down and the violence needed to stop.
The tragic incident brings out a worsening trend here in our city, as much violence is happening in particular around the Randleman Road area, with many young people engaging in violent fights. One voice from within, against this violence, has been that of Thugod, a music artist doubling as a community activist and business owner, proudly a member of Establishing Safe Cultures (ESC). Thugod grew up in this very neighborhood and represents much more than just being an artist-he is the cause for change. Tired of seeing the same cycle of violence, Thugod raises his voice in the name of peace.
Thugod and Establishing Safe Culture: Call to Change
Thugod is deeply involved in the campaign of non-violence on and off the Internet. As a member of Establishing Safe Cultures, a local organization founded by Gene Blackmon, he expresses his determination that these acts of violence need to stop, finally, in Greensboro. Thugod has been passing the word for peace and unity through a Facebook group called Greensboro Triad Access. His events include encouraging young people to choose positive options and accepting non-violent solutions.
Establishing Safe Cultures, ESC, is one organization in the forefront of this fight for change. ESC was founded by Gene Blackmon to turn the culture of violence into a culture of understanding, respect, and safety. Its mission is to equip youth with life skills to manage conflict nonviolently and foster social and emotional development. Presently, the agency has designed programs, ranging in age from 5 to 18, actively working in the city of Greensboro to combat the tide of violence in building a culture of peace.
ESC Impact on Greensboro
Creating Safe Cultures is the answer that Greensboro was looking for against community violence. Their programs provide conflict resolution and critical thinking skills, besides financial literacy, social and emotional development, and even yoga/fitness for kids. The all-round approach by ESC will help the youngsters express their feelings, manage them, resolve conflicts without violence, and build a bright and prosperous future.
ESC, through its community-based initiatives, is proving to the youth that there are alternatives to violence. Regular workshops in Greensboro allow kids and teenagers to be involved in various activities enabling them to avoid violence for the betterment of society. These programs in the city of Greensboro are touching the youth by pulling them out of this circle of violence. They enable the next generation of leaders to engage their communities in creating positive change.
The shooting at Greensboro Waffle House is one such tragedy showing us the battle against violence is not near over. But with organizations like Establishing Safe Cultures and people in the forefront like Thugod, a safer, more peaceful Greensboro is in view. You can be among those working for a better tomorrow by joining the movement and spreading the word about living a nonviolent lifestyle in your community.
To get involved, visit the ESC website at or join Thugod’s Greensboro Triad Access group on Facebook for regular updates on new initiatives and events. Together, we can create positive change and build an atmosphere in which our future generations can come of age more safely and supportively.
Conclusion
The violence happening in Greensboro, most dramatically the Waffle House shooting, needs to stop. And the organizations, such as Establishing Safe Cultures-continuing with the efforts of community leaders such as Thugod-are fundamental in making that a reality. ESC is truly building into the community by giving young people the resources they need to make positive choices toward a culture of peace. We can be a part of building a future in which violence is no longer a part of Greensboro’s story.
Learn more at www.cultureshifting.org or call 336-663-2366 to join in.
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