Ypsilanti residents Yoland and Keith Ragland were in shock after losing their 19-year-old son to gun violence in 2017, but they channeled their energy into a vision for an arts education nonprofit called Elevation Youth Corp., one they hope can benefit Ypsilanti-area children much like their son.
WEMU's Lisa Barry and Sarah Rigg from "On the Ground-Ypsi" talk to Yolanda about their efforts and how they hope it benefits the Ypsilanti area community.
Resources:
Sarah Rigg's Feature Article: After losing son to gun violence, Ypsi couple launches nonprofit to engage youth in arts education
Elevation Youth Corp. on Facebook
MLive: "Fatally shot 19-year-old remembered as 'amazing dad' stolen from daughter"
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— Lisa Barry is the host of All Things Considered on WEMU. You can contact Lisa at 734.487.3363, on Twitter @LisaWEMU, or email her at lbarryma@emich.edu
