Author: brigidastiles

“I’m Not Your Enemy” Puts Forth An Explosive Perspective Calling For Community Unity

Having to grow up amid the turbulent and unpredictable streets of New Orleans, Troy got to observe and live through the violence and discrimination. His childhood experiences, half a decade of incarceration, and seeing the viciousness of the drug trade through a single involvement over 30 years ago inspired him to dedicate his life to changing social patterns within the community. He strongly believes in the need for unity among people of color to deliver them from the state of unrest. His homelessness after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina further strengthened his resolve. He has since chosen to fully ... Read more