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Central to this movement is the creation of OGU (Original Gangsters United), a 21-day catalytic program designed to overhaul narratives from violence to leadership. The program recruits individuals with gang histories, teaching them how to leverage their influence to mentor at-risk youth and foster community peace. The premise is simple yet profound: those who have walked the darkest paths are often best equipped to guide others away from similar pitfalls.
Participants are trained to develop actionable plans for their communities, serving as living proof that transformation is possible. The program emphasizes that genuine change is rooted in experience—those who have endured gang violence and incarceration can be powerful agents of peace.