HOW WE STARTED …

The death of Nipsey Hussle in 2019 inspired the call-to-action and historic unity efforts between hundreds of rival South LA Black gang members.

The success of the resulting LA Peace March efforts highlighted the need for innovative and collaborative approaches to conflict resolution, violence prevention, healing, and educational development. 

Recognizing that “we are responsible for one another,” WARFOA builds on the momentum of unification efforts that have been cultivated by key leaders with lived experience and addresses the need for support, resources and deeper transformation in South LA.

“I AM WHAT’S POSSIBLE WHEN THE UNDESIRABLES ARE INVESTED IN.”

- LaTanya Ward (WARFOA Founder)

WARFOA IN THE MEDIA

PODCAST & TV

  • SLAUSON GIRL SPEAKS

    Gang culture in Los Angeles and Healing From The Woman View [LaTanya Ward]

    7/21

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  • ABC NEWS

    Los Angeles legend Nipsey Hussle to receive star on Walk of Fame

    8/22

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  • NIGHTLINE

    Nipsey Hussle murder trial heads to jury

    6/22

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  • UNIQUE ACCESS - NON-AGGRESSION

    LaTanya Ward on Creating Non-Aggression Agreement Among Gangs & Participating In Healing Circles

    9/20

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  • UNIQUE ACCESS - PEACE MARCH

    LaTanya Ward on Organizing Nipsey Hussle Peace March & Befriending AD From Rollin 60’s

    8/20

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  • THE G-LEW SHOW

    The Powerful Voice Of Ms. LaTanya Ward Live On The G-Lew Show (OG Sunday’s)

    6/20

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  • KEV MAC

    How Filthy Rich Banana Pudding is working to bring healing to the community.

    01/2023

  • THE HI-LO

    How Filthy Rich Banana Pudding is working to bring healing to the community

    01/23

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  • SPECTRUM NEWS

    Banana pudding business gives back during Long Beach Black Restaurant Week

    01/23

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NEWS ARTICLES

  • LA TIMES

    Crenshaw focuses on Nispey Hussle’s legacy as trial begins

    6/22

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  • SPECTRUM NEWS

    Two Years After Nipsey Hussle's Death, Rival Gang Members Look to Keep the Peace

    3/21

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  • THE APPEAL

    Spotlight: After Nipsey Hussle’s Killing, Gang Members Call for an End to Violence

    6/19

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  • THE GUARDIAN

    'This is historic': How Nipsey Hussle's death inspired peace talks among rival LA gangs

    4/19

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  • PAGE SIX

    LA’s rival gang members come together after Nipsey Hussle’s death

    4/19

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