LaVonte Stewart helps young Chicagoans heal through sports
The Rundown | Chicago News · WBEZ Chicago
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Show Notes
When LaVonte Stewart, Sr., was a kid in South Shore in the 1980s, he had a real sense of community. He described it as “the ‘Wakanda’ of all Black people’s imaginations, where your neighbors knew you.”
He said he doesn’t see enough opportunity for young kids on the South Side today. Through his nonprofit Lost Boyz, he wants to provide young people with a sense of community through participation in team sports.
In this episode, Stewart talks about finding his way in adulthood and the healing power of sports.
This episode was produced by Ari Mejia for WBEZ’s sister station Vocalo and their Chi Sounds Like series.