Parents for Peace Featured on WKNO: A Story of Hope and Support

Parents for Peace was featured on Memphis-based NPR affiliate WKNO, highlighting the powerful story of the Bledsoe family and the organization's mission to combat extremism.

We are honored to share that Parents for Peace was recently featured on the Memphis-based NPR affiliate, WKNO. The story delves into the compelling origins of our organization, with audio interviews from key figures including Melvin Bledsoe, Monica Holley, Myrieme Churchill, and Kevin Lambert.

The feature highlights the story of the Bledsoe family, whose tragic experiences catalyzed the creation of Parents for Peace. Melvin Bledsoe poignantly states, “If you’ve got a problem: someone is trying to take your loved one, someone is trying to recruit your family member, take them away from you. You’ve got help.”

This coverage underscores our mission to provide support and resources to families affected by radicalization. We are deeply grateful to WKNO for shedding light on our work and the stories that drive our efforts.

For more details, listen to the full story on WKNO here.

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