Anthony Hall is trying to fight the rise in gun violence, among other systemic issues, in Rochester so that his sons may be able to break the cycle. Anthony has experienced this cycle himself, as his father sold drugs and was in and out of jail. Anthony followed in his father's footsteps by leading a gang, and ultimately became incarcerated himself. While in prison, Anthony made a conscious effort to change his life. He attained his GED and a degree in Theology. When he was released he re-entered his daughter and son's life, started a non-profit, volunteered, interned, and eventually landed a job with Pathways to Peace, a gang intervention program run by the City of Rochester. He spent eight years working to bring peace to the street he once ran. Three years ago, the group made budget cuts, leaving Hall unemployed. Hall struggled to find a long-term job but kept busy by continuing to help his fellow Rochestrians, which was eventually recognized by Rochester's newly appointed Mayor, Malik Evans, who has a top priority of stopping gun violence.