Community Renewal
The following inspiring story of community revitalization was featured by CNN on 19 Jun 2024 as part of the CNN Heroes initiative.
“A grieving mother filled a neglected neighborhood with beauty, safety, and opportunity” — Mourning the loss of her son, Shamayim Harris — known as Mama Shu — turned her pain into power by transforming a once-neglected block in their Detroit community. What she built offers education for kids, business opportunities for women, and beauty the entire community can enjoy. [Source]