Aqeela Sherrills

Aqeela Sherrills, an urban peace activist known for brokering a historic 1992 gang peace treaty in Los Angeles, discusses his groundbreaking initiative, Scaling Safety. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements in transforming public safety by empowering local leaders. Sherrills reflects on the power of community-driven solutions and the need for collaboration to tackle violence. He also shares the personal impact of losing a child to gun violence, highlighting how vulnerability and collective action can foster healing and safety.