After a series of shootings in 2016 plagued an already marginalized neighbourhood in Halifax, Marcus James and a few of his peers looked within to find solutions to deep-rooted problems in the community. Fast forward a couple of years and the group of volunteers at 902 ManUp has now become an integral part of the neighbourhood culture in Halifax’s downtown. Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly newscast of CBC News »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa… Voice Your Opinion & Connect With Us Online: The National Updates on Facebook:   / thenational   The National Updates on Twitter:   / cbcthenational   »»» »»» »»» »»» »»» The National is CBC Television’s flagship news program. Airing six days a week, the show delivers news, feature documentaries and analysis from some of Canada’s leading journalists.

In our continuing investigation into the school-to-prison pipeline, The Objective interviewed Marcus James, president and founder of 902ManUp. James’s started the organization in 2016 in response to the increasing violence in the Black community. 902ManUp is dedicated to empowering Black youth through mentorship and guidance. Their approach to minimizing the violence is simple; to tackle the root issues that cause of violence in the first place. The four pillars to 902ManUp are to address the failing education system, underemployment, the biased justice system and lack of physical and mental health resources for young Black youth. Marcus has been involved in community work for most of his life, including going directly in the prison system to offer support to Black men. Of all of The Objectives interviews, Marcus is the only one on street level to witness the end result of the school-to-prison pipeline. His words for Black parents that have children in the public school system is harsh. “Our communities-our young people through the educational system are being pimped-bottom line.”

902 ManUp visits Africville to show support to our Brothers and Sisters. We taking it back, We are all Africville. Join us Sunday August 11th from 2pm-6pm at Africville. Free Event… Free food, bouncy castles, games, free give aways Real Change. #africville #halifax #novascotia

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A temporary shelter will be set up at the Halifax Forum by 902 Man Up. It will have 50 beds to begin with but plans to expand to 70. Marcus James, the co-founder of the organization, says the group will not bend on its rules to prevent drug use at the shelter — even if it deters some people from moving there. #shelter #homeless #housing

Division 2A First Round Playoffs 902 Man Up (2) vs Lamelo Ball (7)

The “TNT Style” Teens Now Talk & =ITY Society Team extended their support and sponsorship throughout the community and youth-led event, spanning from pre-event preparation to event execution and post-event activities. We are excited to offer a mini preview of the 902 ManUp and Back 2 School Drive organized by Tray Clayton and Lindell Wigginton for community events.