Washington D.C. had close to 200 homicides in 2020 that were linked to gun violence and one native is doing his part to change that.  Comedian Rodney 'Red' Grant founded Don't Shoot Guns, Shoot Cameras. The organization's mission is 'to develop the social and emotional skills of Washington D.C.'s underserved youth by introducing them to the fundamentals of filmmaking, equipping them with a healthy and creative way to express themselves and positively impact their communities.' The program introduces students between the ages of 12 and 17 to the fundamentals of film making while teaching social and emotional learning principles, including self-awareness, […]

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