article_snippet.sent: In fact, what we need, not only in communities like Baltimore but also in communities around America, are more mothers like Toya Graham.
article_snippet.sent: What I do see in Toya Graham is a woman who is just like millions of other mothers of adolescents,
article_snippet.sent: Graham raises an important point that's often missing in the discussions of how to curb violence: Moms have power.
article_snippet.sent: The world needs more momma bear types -- mothers who might be willing to put The world between The world child and certain danger.
article_snippet.sent: Those of us who live in communities that are generally safe can't imagine the level of fear and frustration that must run through the very core of a mother like Graham.
highlights_snippet.sent: Toya Graham was a mom trying to steer Toya Graham adolescent in a heated city conflict, and more moms need this kind of commitment .