In her 63 years, Venida Browder absorbed more heartbreak than any one person should have to endure — but she refused to let it overwhelm her until the last, final loss of her son Kalief ...

Akeem Browder is a social justice advocate and agent of change. The Bronx native works to honor the legacy of his brother Kalief Browder, and mother Venida Browder by working with elected official, ...

Many are familiar with the tragic story of Kalief Browder. Accused of stealing a backpack and imprisoned at 16, Kalief spent the next three years on Rikers Island awaiting trial. After nearly ...