Red Emma’s

Uprising in the City, a new book by local author & youth advocate, Kevin Shird, explores the unrest in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old young African American man who was injured in the back of a police transport vehicle and later died, sparking a difficult time in Baltimore. While describing the protests and violence, Shird draws on his own observations, experiences, and mindset as a Baltimore native and national youth advocate dedicated to helping inner city youth understand and escape the perils of street culture. He discusses how to break the cycle of problems that have plagued Baltimore for decades, suggesting solutions on how to relieve poverty and unemployment in a city where jobs have poured out for years. Don't miss it!