United Playaz has a presence in seven S.F. public high schools. The group acquired official headquarters at 1038 Howard Street, and then expanded with the purchase of 1044 Howard Street in 2022.
In 1994, Rudy Corpuz Jr. emerged from prison on drug-related charges, including possession of marijuana, and got a job coaching violence prevention at San Francisco’s Balboa High School.
Corpuz was undeterred. As someone who had experienced and resorted to violence — a self-described “destroyer of his community” — he welcomed the opportunity to promote peace. The students wanted flag football, basketball and talent shows. They named the program themselves, too — United Playaz, which has since expanded to schools as far as the Bronx.
But in 1994, public schools were decades away from devising alternatives to school suspensions for at-risk students. It wasn’t until 2009 that the San Francisco school board adopted a district-wide policy to promote restorative justice practices, calling it"an emerging field of study that enables people to restore and build community in an increasingly disconnected world.”
But Corpuz is still looking for unusual ways to help promote peace. On Jan. 28, he opened a dispensary in SoMA through the Stiizy franchise with plans to use its profits to support youth and families who have lost members to gun violence. Corpuz was a vocal advocate for pot legalization through Proposition 64, and in September 2017 when former mayor Ed Lee tapped into marijuana to promote equity among business owners, he invited the San Francisco native to consider joining the movement.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
MPD: One injured in Sunday shooting - Alabama NewsThe shooting occurred in the area of Ridgecrest Street and Stuart Street.
Leer más »
‘Accused’ showrunner Howard Gordon on why people are obsessed with crime shows: 'They want order'In FOX's 'Accused,' 'each week you have someone who's a new person, new cast, new place,' and viewers are 'always' following the accused, Howard Gordon notes.
Leer más »
Today’s Rental was chosen because it’s a bungalow, obviously - PoPvilleThis rental is located at Gallatin Street, NW near 13th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: '$4,750 / 3br - 2200ft2 - Fully Renovated Bungalow - Two Car Secure Parking w/ EV Charger (16th Street Heights) This bungalow in 16th Street Heights has been thoroughly renovated from top to bottom with contemporary fixtures and finishes.
Leer más »
One dead after alleged street racing crash on side of I-10 EastA driver is dead after a street racing crash on I-10 Eastbound towards Winnie officials report
Leer más »
Man crossing street killed in Van Nuys hit-and-runIt happened Friday night at Oxnard Street and Woodman Avenue.
Leer más »
Driver dead after street racing on I-10 in Chambers County, deputies sayBREAKING: A driver has been pronounced dead after deputies say they crashed while racing against other vehicles on Saturday.
Leer más »