Cops and Communities: Bridging the Divide
August 17, 2015
Hosted by Kit Cummings
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Episode Description
With recent events in Ferguson, Baltimore, Cleveland, and New York City the divide between law enforcement and civilians seems to be getting wider and the tension is rising. Communities are becoming more afraid and police officers are on high alert. What is the answer? What are real solutions? Remember the days when cops walked a beat and actually knew the neighborhood? Remember the days when the community saw police as Peace Officers? Many believe those days are gone forever. This week's guest is making a difference in his community as a police officer, community affairs official and a pastor. We will also be hearing from one of the original inmates that helped begin the Power of Peace Project inside our first POPP maximum security prison five years ago-- they called him "Grimlock" but now he is a returning citizen and on the road to rebuilding his life in the free world. Since then thousands of convicts across the nation are taking a stand for peace. Tune in and talk real SOLUTIONS.
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In today’s world we are bombarded with more information than ever before. Technology has enabled us to connect at real speed, and the world has gotten smaller as things move faster. The media broadcasts negativity and fear, and many have become addicted to drama. The world is hungry for peace like never before, and people are in desperate need of HOPE. Power of Peace Radio brings a message of love and light into dark and dangerous places. We seek solutions, as we strive to “Restore Our Beloved Community.” With cutting edge topics and thought leaders from various fields, we will tackle the hottest issues that surround our youth and our communities. From teenage addiction and overdose to sexting and cyber-bullying; from mass incarceration to generational poverty, Power of Peace Radio will bring hope and courage into the areas of our lives that are in most need of it. Inspiration will be the catalyst as we bring stories of transformation and redemption to light. Hope is the New Dope.
Kit Cummings
Kit Cummings is an author, teacher, and founder of Power of Peace Project, Inc. Kit has worked with non-profits and fortune 500's over his 25 year career. Kit spreads a much needed message of peace, power and positive change all over the world. Kit excels as a coach and trainer where he offers keys and principles that inspire people to see things differently, adjust their attitude, and reach new heights. With an entertaining style that combines inspiration and humor, Kit's high energy program connects with very diverse audiences, training in small workshops or delivering keynote speeches at large events and seminars. Kit brings his experience working in some of the most dangerous areas in the world into prisons, schools and churches as a catalyst for change. Kit recently completed speaking tours in South Africa, Mexico, Honduras and Ukraine; he's negotiated peace between rival gang leaders in dangerous maximum security prisons; and Kit has spoken at the Gandhi Global Peace Summit in Durban, South Africa. Kit has taught and trained in some of the toughest environments, and to some of the roughest audiences, and now he brings his dynamic, life-changing message to corporate seminars and conferences. Prepare to be inspired, motivated and transformed. Kit delivers over 100 entertaining presentations per year, and he has authored three books.
Episode Directory
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
- 8/31/2015: Is Prison Reform in America a Pipe Dream? Listen Now
- 8/24/2015: The Faith Crisis in America Listen Now
- 8/17/2015: Cops and Communities: Bridging the Divide Listen Now
- 8/10/2015: The Assault on the African American Male from Poverty to Prisons Listen Now
- 8/3/2015: Passing the Torch to the Next Generation Listen Now
