SAN DIEGO
In response to a spike in gun violence in San Diego, a group of community members on Thursday called on gang members to stop shootings.
“We’re telling gang members to knock it off, because we’re sick of it,” said Michael Singletary.
Singletary was one of several former gang members who joined the Community Assistance Support Team, better known as CAST, at the San Diego County Administration Center to launch Seasons of Peace, a months-long campaign during which they plan to host events to call out the violence.
Plans that are in the works include a lowrider “cruise,” memorials for victims of gunfire and tree-planting events.
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From a young age, Armand King had an entrepreneurial spirit. From selling his own drawings at 5 years old, he quickly noticed his ability to inspire and persuade others. However, as a young man, “mentorship was lacking” and that same entrepreneurial spirit led him to a life in hustling by age 21.
“If someone would have given him a different product he could have been a millionaire,” said King, reflecting on his time growing up.
His life story included prison, homelessness and pimping, yet in all those moments King recalled the powerful messaging he received from his family and friends a message that told him of his genius. It took him awhile to realize that for himself.
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