Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced the launch of the Black Male Initiative, a plan aimed at early intervention, particularly for boys ages 8-14, to help keep them on the right path.
The goal, the mayor said, is a community-driven strategy focused on improving outcomes from Black boys and men by addressing root causes – not just symptoms – of disconnection and harm.
At this point last year, Woodfin said a Tuesday news conference, Birmingham had recorded 13 homicides. As of today, there have been four homicides, for a 69 percent decrease…