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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A working committee of the grassroots organization Urban Congress on African American Males in Baton Rouge volunteered to provide an independent review of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DoC) pilot 100-hr Pre-Release...
A Community Response to Disrupting Violence
There has been much discussion in recent weeks around the subject of violence in the Baton Rouge community. Elected officials, law enforcement leaders, clergy, community activists, and community members from all walks of life have offered their thoughts on this...
Hair & Health Highlighted In The Advocate
“Black men’s attention to their health leaves a lot to be desired," Jetson said, "and hypertension is especially an issue for people of color.” So now when guys head to the barbershop — so far 10 are participating — they also can have their blood pressure checked and...
Fishing For Clarity: What Is The Real Narrative Around Black Fatherhood?
By Donney RoseOn Saturday, June 8th a collective of Baton Rouge organizations hosted Reel Dads, a fishing event held at Howell Park designed primarily to connect Black boys with their fathers/community father figures for an afternoon of fishing and bonding. The park...
#WorldWideTransformation: Animation On Integration via Story Corps
StoryCorps’, a narrative based organization whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world, shares thousands of stories from everyday people. The...
LaunchBR Pitch Competition
LaunchBR is hosting its first ever Pitch Competition for graduates of the LaunchBR program on Thursday, June 27 at Cristo Rey Franciscan High from 6-8pm. The participants in the pitch event will have the opportunity pitch lawn care, landscaping and horticulture...
HORTICULTURE LICENSING CLASSES
LaunchBR, an entrepreneurial initiative of MetroMorphosis, will be offering classes for entrepreneurs in the horticulture industry interested in obtaining their licence. Classes will be held on Sundays starting June 9th at 4163 North Blvd. (MetroMorphosis office)....
Urban Congress Barbershop Talks
Each month the Urban Congress of African American Males gathers men from around Baton Rouge in five different barbershop locations for ONE Purpose! We are encouraging Black men in the area to join us for the monthly Barbershop Talks to help plan what transformation...
The Village Does Not Exist In Isolation | Op-Ed
by Donney RoseMay 2, 2019Just over three weeks ago the Urban Congress on African American Males, an initiative of MetroMorphosis, hosted its annual General Convening. The convening’s theme, #TheVillageRenewed, permeated the course of the day as guest speakers and...
A Renewed Commitment to Us
by Donney RoseYesterday (April 11) the city of Los Angeles and the global hip hop community bid farewell to slain rapper, Nipsey Hussel. Hussel, who was gunned down on March 31st in front of the clothing store he owned, was a beacon of hope and inspiration for the...
Podcast
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 15: From the Pulpit to the People (Part 2)
Raymond A. Jetson continues his conversation with 3 local ministers about the role of the church in renewing the village. This episode features a live audience.Guest(s): Jennifer Jones- Bridgett, Minister of Social Justice at Shiloh Baptist Church; Errol...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 14: From the Pulpit to the People (Part 1)
As we continue our conversation on the three pillars of the village: families, churches and schools, Raymond A. Jetson is joined by 3 local ministers to discuss the role of the church in the community. This episodes features a live audience.Guest(s):...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 13: The Learning Lottery (Systems that Impact Educational Outcomes)
As we turn our attention to the three pillars of the village: families, churches and schools, Raymond A. Jetson is joined by one of Baton Rouge's youngest school board members to discuss the role of education in The Village. Guest(s): Dadrius Lanus,...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 12: Changing the Terrain
We are continuing the conversation around the notion of "The Village Renewed". Raymond is joined by another Baton Rouge leader to discuss the key ingredients of the village, how we strengthen the village and how we renew it. Guest(s): Sam Sanders,...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 11: Detailing the Village (A Conversation w/ Trey Godfrey and Tasha Clark Amar)
We are continuing the conversation inspired of ‘The Village Renewed’ and are joined on this episode by a few key leaders in the Baton Rouge community to discuss exactly what/who is the village comprised of, what does it look like, how do we know, and how...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 10: The Politics of the Barbershop
As we continue to unpack this year's Urban Congress theme of "The Village Renewed", Raymond A. Jetson sits down with Congress delegates and community activists Eugene Collins and Vernard Sterling who facilitate Barbershop Talks to discuss their role in...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 9: Creating Equitable Living Space
Last month, the Urban Congress on African- American Males hosted its Annual Convening. The theme for the Convening and for the Urban Congress year is "The Village Renewed". In this episode of Urban Renewal, Raymond A. Jetson sits down with J. Daniels of...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 8: Changes Takes Creativity
Raymond A. Jetson continues his conversation with organizational partners about the importance of building with the community and how one organization uses creativity to bring about change in Baton Rouge.Guest(s): Casey Phillips, Executive Director of the...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 7: The Power of WE
MetroMorphosis believes that solutions to society's most pressing challenges must emerge organically and be owned by those closest to the challenge. "Transforming Urban Communities from Within" is more than just a tagline. It is our mission and our...
Urban Renewal Podcast Episode 6: The State of Black Girls and Women
The Urban Congress on African- American Males, a strategy of MetroMorphosis, is committed to improving outcomes for Black males in Baton Rouge. Connected to that, are those issues impacting the lives of girls and women in Baton Rouge. Chief Executive...
