Jonah Jaxon and Azato, who lead non-profits for at-risk teenagers in Kalihi/Honolulu, Hawai’i, have released a deeply moving song that addresses gang violence and the importance of love. Through their work, they focus on arts, life skills, and personal and spiritual development for inner-city youth, but the hardest part is losing many of these young individuals to street violence. Azato shares, “I have lost over 40 students to the streets, and I love each of them as if they were my own.”
This song is not just about the gang violence that plagues many urban areas; it’s also a plea for each of us to examine our hearts. “My heart and prayer is that we all can love everyone we come in contact with more deeply,” Azato expresses. The song serves as a beacon of hope and a tribute to those taken too soon, urging, “When we gonna start loving each other? When we gonna stop fighting our sisters and brothers?”
By combining their musical talents and profound experiences, Jonah Jaxon and Azato have crafted a poignant message of hope, love, and remembrance. This song stands as a call to action for communities to come together, foster deeper connections, and put an end to senseless violence.
