Go Behind the Scenes of The Stand

The Stand will hold an interactive talk-back session with former gang members featured in the paper’s October Cover story.

Quante Wright, former member of Brighton Brigade, and General Davis, a former gang leader are profiled. In the piece, the two discuss how the lure of fast cash and notoriety led them to make decisions — before they were even teenagers — that affected their lives for decades. Now both share their stories openly, in an effort to sway at-risk youth from landing behind bars. Both are also fathers. One is at a pivotal point to find ways to prevent his sons from following in his footsteps, while the other watched his oldest son repeat his mistakes.

The event is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at the South Side Communication Center, 2331 S. Salina St. It is free and open to the public. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Email Ashley Kang for more information at ashley@mysouthsidestand.com or RSVP on our Facebook page.