Ceasefire Detroit is a community-based violence intervention group that was founded in response to the untimely death of Detroit Radio Host Reggie Davis’ brother.

Through Ceasefire, Reggie has turned his pain into purpose, providing people with the dignity and support they need not to resort to violence and end a life.

He’s a man who is paving a brighter path forward for the people of Detroit, one who uses his platform on the radio and as a long-time activist to bring together unlikely allies, including business owners, city officials, clergy, mothers and fathers, and at-risk youth.

Their goal?

Less funerals and safer blocks,

Under Davis’ leadership, who has anchored Ceasefire in the evidence-informed Group Violence Intervention (GVI) framework adapted for Detroit, the organization has been involved in a range of activities, including expanding community mental health services and helping residents secure jobs…all while maintaining a constant street-level presence that helps residents feel safer on their blocks.

A man of his word, Davis’s work combines his strong moral convictions, social services, and focused mentorship that is steady, visible, and hands-on.

The mission is straightforward: meet people where they are, stand with them even in their lowest moments, and make restoring safety a community-wide activity.

Victoria Jackson (Editor In Chief)

Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends. With her finger firmly on the pulse of both the city’s vibrant past and its rapidly unfolding future, she brings a deeply personal, historically grounded lens to every piece she writes.

Published on: October 2, 2025