A huge crowd gathered on June 29 to recognize the contributions of Al Hajj Naim Shah, Sr.
Described as “a community hero,” Naim Shah is renowned for his trailblazing initiatives to reduce gang and gun-related homicides in South L.A. Decades ago, Naim and his brother, Khalid Shah, organized the Stop the Violence and Increase the Peace Foundation, which continues to present programs to deter gun deaths.
His efforts not only resulted in a dramatic decrease in gang violence in the city, but also leaders across the country have adopted his strategies to create positive change in their communities.
