Stanley Williams is remembered because…
A) he changed his violent ways and tried to spread messages of peace to young people.
B) Jamie Foxx told Williams’ story in 2004 in a popular film called “Redemption.”
C) he won the Nobel Peace Prize for ending all gang violence in California prisons.
D) he was not granted clemency because he escaped from prison in 1979.
The correct answer is:
A) he changed his violent ways and tried to spread messages of peace to young people.
Short explanation: Stanley Williams, originally known as a gang leader and founder of the Crips, later transformed his life while in prison. He became an advocate against gang violence and sought to share his experiences to help guide young people away from a life of crime. His efforts to promote peace and redemption have made him a notable figure in discussions about rehabilitation and gang violence.