“…dig this, It’s a T.R.A.P. (Trauma Reducing Applied Practices) is a Community-centered healing & education event that examines the lasting impact of trauma, particularly as it relates to gun violence & the cycles that often precede it. Designed to foster honest dialogue, accountability, & healing, the event creates space for individuals & communities to better understand trauma’s root causes while exploring practical tools for interruption, prevention, & restoration.
First launched in October 2020, It’s a T.R.A.P. debuted with guest speaker Dr. Jess Clemons, setting the foundation for trauma-informed conversations during a time of heightened national violence & collective grief. The second installment took place in May 2022, expanding the conversation through a panel of Community leaders, highlighting lived experience, local solutions, & collective responsibility in addressing trauma & gun violence.
Now entering its third installment on May 23rd 2026, It’s a T.R.A.P. continues its evolution with special guest speaker, my Bro…Actor Antwon Tanner (Sunset Park, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill & many more), bringing a powerful blend of cultural influence, personal insight, & Community engagement to the ongoing work of healing, prevention, & transformation, dig that.
…dig this, It’s a T.R.A.P. (Trauma Reducing Applied Practices) at the Douglass Community Association featuring Guest Speaker & my Bro, Actor Antwon Tanner was lit!! This was the third installment of the series It’s a T.R.A.P. where we breakdown the trauma related to gun violence & specifically how the different traumas can oftentimes lead to violence particularly gun violence & ways we can come together to disrupt it.
S/O to Dr. CM Davis & ISAAC, Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy & Action in the Community the constant support & helping to put this together.
S/O to Remius Jones EyesOpen Photography for capturing these amazing photos!! & of course,
S/O & thank you to the Community & ALL who came out for this event, Salute to my Bro Actor Antwon Tanner for coming to Kalamazoo & speaking on this important issue. #itsatrap, #trapped, #SocialJustice, #traumahealing, #BuildingTheFuture
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