Talking and hearing about gangs from the female perspective is often a dismissed topic. One of my favorite podcast episodes is with Tanya Ward, who is a South Central, L.A native and entrepreneur.
She is also a Black woman trying to figure out the best way to bring a social enterprise for the Black community to address some of our most prevalent issues–one of them being mass incarceration and re-entry.
Tanya wants to help those most affected by gang violence, to understand the root causes of the trauma and turmoil that engulfs many lives.
As much as Tanya is a resource to her community, she demands respect and attention–not only because of her mind, but because people know she is not one to play with and she uses this to her advantage. To get things done for the community and to bring peace and solace to her life.
Follow Her: @Powerful.as_A_Muthafucka
Tina Sampay, known as Slauson Girl, is a journalist, author and media founder from South Central Los Angeles. Her Bachelor of Arts in Critical Race and Gender Studies informs how she examines race, gender and power in her journalism. She founded Slauson Girl Media Group, a Black woman-owned news and media organization. Her reporting, podcast conversations and video interviews center local news, community voices, culture and the issues shaping Los Angeles.