You Got To Be of the People: Acts at the Heart of the Peacekeepers
Presented by Cities United and the Louisville Story Program
Written by and starring the authors of You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville:
Deborah Barnes-Byers, Ravon Churchill, Beverly Drake, Kenneth Forbes, Xavier Hall, Kiara James, Norman Martin, Kimberly Moore, Marcus Poyntz, DeShondré Watters, Sarai “Blue” Wigginton, and Dr. Eddie Woods
narrated by Anthony Smith and directed by Althea Allen Dryden
Inspired by stories shared in their 2025 book, You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville, these authors bring the stories of their passion and the strategies of their profession to the stage. Peacekeepers move from a place of deep love holding our city in their hands every day - hands offering hope to young people needing support, help to victims and families in moments of crisis, and healing to survivors of the public health crisis of gun violence. Come see that love in action followed by a talk back session with the authors.
CONTENT WARNING: Contains references to gun violence, traumatic events, death, loss, and grief.
You Got To Be of the People: Acts at the Heart of the Peacekeepers
Inspired by stories shared in their 2025 book, You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville, these authors bring the stories of their passion and the strategies of their profession to the stage. Peacekeepers move from a place of deep love holding our city in their hands every day - hands offering hope to young people needing support, help to victims and families in moments of crisis, and healing to survivors of the public health crisis of gun violence. Come see that love in action followed by a talk back session with the authors.
CONTENT WARNING: Contains references to gun violence, traumatic events, death, loss, and grief.
Presented by Cities United and the Louisville Story Program
Written by and starring the authors of You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville:
Deborah Barnes-Byers, Ravon Churchill, Beverly Drake, Kenneth Forbes, Xavier Hall, Kiara James, Norman Martin, Kimberly Moore, Marcus Poyntz, DeShondré Watters, Sarai “Blue” Wigginton, and Dr. Eddie Woods
narrated by Anthony Smith and directed by Althea Allen Dryden
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