Russell Simmons on How to Keep the Peace

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 31, 2014

Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records, founder of Phat Farm, and lots more, discusses the Keep The Peace grant program (through RushCard) he's leading that is designed to support community based organizations that are reducing violence in their neighborhoods. He's joined by Erica Ford, one of the recipients, to talk about her work with LIFE Camp, Inc.

Plz join me today 3:00 at Baisley Housing in Queens with @Captmuhammad@ EricaFordNYC as we kick off Keep the Peace campaign.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 31, 2014

#WeAllOneHood come out today 3pm Baisley Houses Foch Blvd & Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens.. #KeepThePeace #PeaceKeepers pic.twitter.com/lx1TswXXgh
— Erica Ford (@EricaFordNYC) July 31, 2014

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