Gangs: From the Corner to College

(5:53)

with Tito SantosSilva of Boston Uncornered

Posted

Oct 25, 2021

Boston Uncornered transforms lives by moving gang involved individuals from the corner to college. Executive Director, Tito SantosSilva, explains why gang-involved and formerly gang-involved individuals can end urban generational poverty.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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