Still Safe at Home: 11 Years Later, Atlanta’s Most Powerful Baseball Game Continues to Inspire
Photo credit to: iSmooth On Saturday, August 16th, the 11th Annual Safe at Home Game will take place-gates open at 10 a.m. and the first pitch is at 11 a.m. This isn’t just another baseball game. It’s a movement. A message. A moment of truth, unity, and transformation that started
Top 11 Reasons to Attend Atlanta’s 11th Annual Safe at Home Game
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the 11th Annual Safe at Home Game returns to Georgia Tech’s Russ Chandler Baseball Stadium. Presented by the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, this Atlanta tradition is more than a baseball game—it’s a celebration of community, character, and connection. Here are 11
From Officer Friendly to Cubs Blue: Why I Still Love the Badge
I grew up in the Hollywood Brooks Housing Projects in Bankhead—northwest Atlanta—in the mid-70s through the late-80s. Life wasn’t easy. Crime was high, poverty was heavy, and racial inequity ran deep—rooted in policies that systematically disenfranchised Black families in our city. Still, I admired law enforcement. That admiration came from
LEAD Ambassador Alum Byron Brinkley Becomes Douglasville Police Officer
We’re proud to share that Byron Brinkley, a LEAD Ambassador alum, has officially become an officer for the Douglasville Police Department! Byron represents the second LEAD Ambassador alum who has played in the Safe At Home Game and is now serving in law enforcement. Byron’s journey is a testament to
90-Day Check-In: 10th Annual Safe At Home Game Impact
On August 17, 2024, we celebrated our 10th Annual Safe At Home Game at Georgia Tech’s Russ Chandler Stadium. Now, 90 days later, we’re excited to reflect on the progress inspired by this game and the core values we’re instilling in our youth across Atlanta. The Safe At Home Game
A Friendly Challenge at the 10th Annual Safe At Home Game
I have a goal of hitting a home run on my first at bat in the 10th Annual Safe At Home Game on Saturday, August 17th at Georgia Tech. This will be my first time playing baseball in over 20 years since I played professionally in the Chicago Cubs organization.I’ve
Celebrating 10 Years of the Safe At Home Game
Saturday, August 17th, marks a significant milestone—the 10th Annual Safe At Home Game at the Georgia Tech Russ Chandler Stadium. This year, for the first time, I will be stepping onto the field to play in the game. It’s been over 20 years since I last played baseball, but with
Celebrating the 10th Annual LEAD Safe At Home Game and My Journey with the FBI Citizens Academy
As we approach the 10th Annual LEAD Safe At Home Game, I am thrilled to share my recent experience of completing the 7-week FBI Citizens Academy on May 1, 2024. These seven weeks were incredibly enlightening, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of the FBI, meet remarkable individuals, and
A Surreal Moment: Reflecting on the 2023 Safe At Home Game
Last year’s 9th annual Safe At Home Game was a truly surreal experience for me. As I watched a WSBTV Channel 2 interview featuring Atlanta Police Department Major Ralph Woolfolk IV and LEAD Ambassador alum Jakari Wade, two of my favorite people on earth, I couldn’t help but feel a