Atlanta recording artist Djuan Hart, known as Young Dro, hopes his “guns down initiative” will help keep Black kids in Georgia safe.
The rapper visited students in Hampton on Wednesday to discuss the high rate of Black youths involved with violence and crime.
Young Dro’s “guns down initiative” is an educational tour with open discussions and speeches about his past experiences. The tour also has resources for students, like a mentorship program that encourages creativity through music.
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