Anti-violence Activist Ameena Matthews Running for the 1st District Congressional Seat

Ameena MatthewsCalled a “violence interrupter,” Ameena Matthews is a community activist in her native Chicago. The daughter of notorious Chicago gang leader Jeff Fort and a former banger and dealer herself, “Queen Ameena” uses her street knowledge and reputation to get through to the youth and combat day-to-day crisis. For over seven years she’s soldiered […]