All There Is with Anderson Cooper Mama Shu: Turning Loss Into Love
Jan 24, 2024
Mama Shu, who experienced the tragic loss of her sons, turned her grief into a mission to help her community. She cleaned up blighted properties and created Avalon Village, a safe and welcoming space for kids. Despite the pain, she transformed her neighborhood and built a community park. Mama Shu also constructed a homework house and fundraised for the project, aiming high and achieving more. Her story is a beautiful example of turning loss into love.
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Jakobi's Death
- Mama Shu's two-year-old son, Jakobi Ra, was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
- Her 12-year-old daughter witnessed the accident and held Jakobi until her older sister arrived.
Transforming Grief
- Mama Shu chooses to transform her pain into power, grief into glory, and loss into love.
- She believes that grieving is a choice, and at some point, people must move forward.
Building Avalon Village
- Inspired by her childhood neighborhood, Mama Shu decided to revitalize a rundown block in Highland Park, Detroit.
- She acquired 45 lots of land and began building Avalon Village, a safe and vibrant community space.