Aqeela Sherrills
Urban peace activist who helped broker a historic peace treaty between two rival gangs in Los Angeles. Founder of Scaling Safety, an initiative to put the public back in public safety.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 14min
The grassroots movement transforming public safety | Aqeela Sherrills
Aqeela Sherrills, an urban peace activist known for brokering a historic 1992 gang peace treaty in Los Angeles, discusses his groundbreaking initiative, Scaling Safety. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements in transforming public safety by empowering local leaders. Sherrills reflects on the power of community-driven solutions and the need for collaboration to tackle violence. He also shares the personal impact of losing a child to gun violence, highlighting how vulnerability and collective action can foster healing and safety.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 50min
How to talk about peace
Maoz Inon, Israeli peace activist who builds dual-narrative dialogue; Aziz Abu Sarah, Palestinian speaker who chose reconciliation after personal loss; Aqeela Sherrills, community organizer who negotiated the LA gang ceasefire. They discuss moving from violence to trust, organizing ceasefires and community safety, and building shared narratives and practical roadmaps for peace.
