Cities United

Building a movement + network of cities. Empowering leaders across the country to reduce homicides + shootings among young Black men & boys age 14-24 by 2025

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What happens inside the Cities United family strengthens jurisdictions nationwide. For 15 years, we’ve worked to create safe, healthy, and hopeful futures for young Black men and boys. Give $15 today to support the work: https://t.co/GKDQ7IookL #CU15OnThe15th

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15 years ago, this work began as a call to action. Today, it’s a movement creating safe, healthy, and hopeful communities for young Black men and boys. 🧡 Give $15 to support young leaders, frontline organizers, and violence intervention strategies. https://t.co/GKDQ7IookL

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Research + lived experience help us build safer, healthier & more hopeful communities. Join May’s #CitiesUnited Roll Call on May 26 as we discuss the role of research & data in reducing community violence and supporting young Black men & boys.
🔗 https://t.co/NlcvblnGbI

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As we approach the 15th, we’re celebrating 15 years of impact. 🧡 Your $15 helps support trusted messengers, strengthen comprehensive public safety ecosystems, and create safe, healthy, and hopeful communities.
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Cities United's Roll Call convenes leaders advancing safe, healthy, and hopeful communities for young Black men & boys. This month:

☕ Culture & Coffee: Honoring Black Women
Mar 30 | 3PM CT/4PM ET

Win Convening registration (must be present)

Register: https://t.co/OpdcMFvZWl

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📢 Call for Proposals!
Now accepting breakout session proposals for our 13th Annual Convening in Memphis, TN, Oct 20-23 2026. Share your work, strategies, and impact with leaders committed to safer, healthier communities for Black men and boys.
https://t.co/lGAgyqTzEG

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This week we returned to Memphis with the Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, alongside Community Violence Intervention/Prevention organizations, to deepen collaboration and alignment to help build safer, healthier, and more hopeful environments.

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Cities United & Community Justice Legal Network are working nationwide to protect Community Violence Intervention. Data, not over-policing, keeps communities safe.
Deputy Director Marcus Ellis joined WUSA9 to share the Protect CVI Rapid Response Toolkit: https://t.co/eqTOPJIfE5

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Happy Birthday Justin!

The man that is constantly showing us that storytelling is more than words, it’s about legacy, memory, movement, and meaning.

We’re grateful to be on this journey of building safe, healthy, and hopeful communities with you. Happy Birthday!

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Happy 60th Birthday to the phenomenal @ericafordnyc! As the founder of LIFE Camp, Inc., Erica has dedicated over three decades to transforming communities and championing peace. Her unwavering commitment has empowered countless individuals, breaking cycles of violence and fostering hope. Erica's innovative approaches have not only paved the way for her city but have also set a national standard in violence prevention. Her leadership and vision continue to inspire us all. Here's to celebrating you today and always! ​Check out her new book and her work at https://t.co/7mMAnmQ6ul.

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Join us in welcoming our newest team member, Marcus Ellis, from Washington, DC. Marcus brings a wealth of experience with municipal jurisdictions and national partners as our new Deputy of Impact.

Welcome to the team Marcus!

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This month, we celebrate Black History, and we celebrate ourselves. Our past has given us building blocks and a pathway to the future we want to see. While we honor history this month, we are also making it.

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We are excited to announce our new Deputy of People and Culture, Arnitta Holliman. With her experience and care for network, Arnitta will support our team and network as we build towards safe, healthy, and hopeful communities for young Black men and boys, and their families.

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Join us in celebrating the birthday of our Executive Director, Anthony Smith. Anthony's leadership, light, and limitless vision serve as inspiration to our network every day. We are grateful to spend another trip around the sun with you.

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TOMORROW: Join J. Reid, our Director of Storytelling, for a webinar on Building Community Resiliency Through Storytelling with the CDC's Division of Violence Prevention.

Register: https://t.co/t9eV482Bn9

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We’ve reimagined what public safety could look like—now it’s time to redefine it for our communities. In Seattle, we're interrupting violence, dismantling inequities, and investing in infrastructure. Swipe to learn more about the work happening in Seattle. #PublicSafetyRedefined

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Send some (early) birthday joy to Rachel Askew, our Senior Associate of Young Leader Programming!
Happy Birthday, Rachel!

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Join us in congratulating Cities United Network Members that were accepted into Cohort 3 of CVILA, a first-of-its-kind program to train community violence intervention leaders from across America.
Learn more about CVILA Cohort 3 at https://t.co/1Ag7rra65D.

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Send some birthday joy to Cassandra Webb, our Director of Russell: Place of Promise!

Happy Birthday, Cassandra!

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Happy Birthday to Andria Smith, our Administrative Assistant!

Andria's sense of humor, positive attitude, and welcoming presence makes a lasting impact across our network. We are grateful to spend another trip around the sun with you.

Happy Birthday!