A grieving mother filled a neglected neighborhood with beauty, safety, and opportunity

[@MariaKoroleva.Realtor]

She lost one precious child and gave hope to so many young lives! True beauty ❤️

[@Lila90435]

And that is how she honors her baby in heaven.

[@Nicole.Ella.TheFortress]

I have to say this but why was a 2 year old outside playing unsupervised?

[@abbygaileallbright0620]

1. I don’t think she said, the baby was alone. 2. Since, you weren’t there. People who make assumptions often make jackasses out of themselves. 3. You and the few who liked this comment have the audacity, to use her story of healing; to judge her tragedy without facts is malicious. 4. Her story is positive, and you’re being obtuse. 5. Therapy is available, if you’re unable to analyze a video without negative feedback. 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Nicole.Ella.TheFortress]

@abbygaileallbright0620 1) I said what I said. 2) You wrote an entire paragraph meanwhile my iinitial question still hasn't been answered. 3) If the baby were properly supervised he wouldn't have gotten hit by a car. It isn't an assumption and I didn't have to be there to know something that is basic common sense. Something you obviously don't have. 4) I said what I said. Now what??

[@Nicole.Ella.TheFortress]

@abbygaileallbright0620 And I didn't say anything about the baby being alone. I said unsupervised. You lack basic 4th grade reading comprehension skills you need to worry about that instead of worrying about me and my KZbin comments 🥴

[@vcello6450]

This woman is an angel. I'd like her to run for office.

[@angelstar7656]

Nooo...then she'd be torn away from the important work she's doing now. She'd be required to make concessions that might go against what she's called to do. If anything she should a policy advisor to elected official. We need more ethical and moral people to be in the ears and the consciousness of our politicians.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

She would be an excellent choice for Housing Secretary in the White House cabinet.

[@Marie0575]

She really doesn't need to be in office to do what she doing so beautifully. Politics is dirty business, it could ruin her beautiful soul.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Politics is dirty business when the wrong people are doing it. The solution, I think, is good people being brave enough to step forward and run for office. With better choices, voters would probably be happy to vote the other scoundrels out.

[@ammitthedevourerofsouls]

​@@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288Humans you're just as responsible to make the kingdom look good. You want all the benefits you have all the responsibility and accountability with it. You humans awake yet? You abuse power humans it's gone. You have ten commandments just like everyone else does non negotiable you have responsibilities and accountability. You want the government to be held accountable by universal law the government can hold it's citizens accountable. They want change then they have to change. The ten commandments will show up everywhere. One stipulation obey your parents unless they're not obeying the ten commandments then you report them to God and get your parents that holds the kids accountable to be held accountable as well. Universal law that's how universal law works steal you'll be stolen from cheat you'll be cheated lie you'll be lied to take the rights and voices of 65 trillion babies slaughtered legally aka Roe V Wade by universal law someone can do the same to balance the scales. Have an amazing awakening process!

[@evefavorse5939]

She breathed life into that community! She really did turn pain into power!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Power is such a commie, George Floyd word. Ever since that stupid rest in power shit. The Lord says power is made perfect in weakness. It should be PAIN into RESTORATION.

[@lillypants]

❤❤❤

[@fearTMHrepent]

Well said, May God continue to protect her and keep her dream alive.

[@lesvampyres5429]

Could you imagine if every disadvantaged community had a Mama Shu?! The world would be a much better place. ❤

[@justajumpingypsygirl]

So be it for your community 😊

[@heavenlyprincess9502]

Pray she win's CNN Award For The YEAR. GOD bless her.

[@Minazi09]

Same here….and many more

[@TALK2ME4CLARITY333]

Jakobi did not die in vain his mother resurrected a community with her tears. EVERYTHING Good grows wherever kindness is planted and she is proof, it's so encouraging to see.

[@RealRachetteRubies]

THIS 🙌🏽💯💪🏽

[@fearTMHrepent]

Halleluyah so true. Well said...

[@fearTMHrepent]

Bless you my sista, for your dream, your love, and your vision for your community. Your are truly a light in this dark world. Halleluyah.

[@arkus1928]

And what a mother he has 😢

[@peruvianpuffpepper27]

well said 🥲❤️

[@Treasurerose11]

When she didn’t have lights she installed solar powered ones. She found a way to keep the lights on!!! She is a warrior!!

[@peanut1931]

Beautiful woman with a beautiful dream. This type of vision is what made America and it's neighborhoods great. We need more leaders like her at every level of our government.

[@dawna8695]

I agree so much. This is next level inspiring.❤

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

What's sad is how basic it is. We're directly responsible for our communities.

[@Shewolfadoodle]

If all governments positions were voluntary only, we would have more people like her in office.

[@tammi67able]

That’s the truth ❤

[@Resilientlyblessed]

Absolutely ❤

[@cruzin54321]

Stories like this need more traction and citizens like her need to be made famous.

[@lambchop6278]

Absolutely.

[@awesomedayz3465]

It isn't profitable enough for CNN. They could, if they wanted to. Rage baiting content is what is prioritized.

[@williammartin9450]

"Be the change you want to see in the world" There are too many people sat around waiting for someone else to change things for them. This lady is living proof. She deserves recognition and praise.

[@WALKERco.MediaandBrands]

it never crossed my brain that utility companies repossess streetlights. ✨sending all the blessing to her & her community!✨

[@brianal7143]

It almost seems vindictive of them to do so. She's amazing and look how she persevered 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@kcb8862]

I was thinking the same thing! Never saw nor heard of such a thing!! Thankfully she persevered and prospered through it all❤❤❤!!!

[@jamesma8209]

It could’ve been that they were vandalized and not replaced. I saw after a bldg bubble on the west coast, subdivisions with no homes sat vacant for several years. When a new developer purchased land in better econ they had to replace all the street lights, electrical transformers, meter boxes, meters, locks, lids, etc. Ppl stole the infrastructure and sold the material. All that metal, fiber optics, copper, etc is worth a lotta $$

[@Traumatized_Mel]

Utility companies care only about profit and getting paid. Especially in American cities. Growing up I always found the saying “be home when the lights are on” weird bc there wasn’t any not in my neighborhood (technically suburbs) not in my friend’s (15 minutes away in heart of inner city). Not even in my cousin’s who got lucky and lived walking distance from the historic districts. But my cousins who lived a town over they had them. I remember when we’d go there at night how weird it was to be able to keep playing outside because it wasn’t dark.

[@angelspencer1668]

At my house and my previous house we pay monthly for the street light with our electric bill. It is on the corner but in our yard. If we didn't choose to pay it they would turn it off.

[@ThatBeeyatch]

Am I the only one weeping over this woman’s loss , tenacity and courage ??? I am inspired beyond words . God bless her 🙏🏾 Rip baby boy angel 👼🏽👼🏽❤️

[@joycependleton4117]

I'm here with you. I had to pause it because it was so blurry through my tears.

[@g.t.7550]

Same here!!! She woke up the next day and said she survived. That loss must be earth shattering. She’s literally an angel amongst us.

[@gwenmorris113]

I’m also weeping 💔 for the loss of her precious Jakobi but I’m also weeping tears of JOY of how she took the scripture from Proverbs 18:21 which says Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” She spoke LIFE after death and prophesied with her mouth what she wanted to come to pass from seeing it first in the spirit realm. 😊Amen and Amen and Glory To God for blessing her to bring her VISION to pass. And I also LOVE IT that she says she not finish CREATING by speaking things into existence ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mytherapistsaid001]

I’m right there with you

[@Minazi09]

Amen! More grace too

[@allthingsnu4673]

She's the perfect example of creating beauty out of grief. What's she's accomplished is astounding.

[@kenhunt5153]

"Grief into Glory, Pain into Power" A motto to live by.

[@helenescholsberg1421]

I'm not an American, but I take a deep bow out of gratitude to this lady. May God bless her.

[@KJ-df9oz]

Black women are always building. God bless you ma'am ❤

[@jagbrit3723]

Lol. You are about to get attacked. Why say black... Caucs are comical.

[@blackglitteremoji3054]

Literally! 🥰

[@BlessedChild7]

100%

[@bre9328]

Right, imagine what we can accomplish if black men got on board

[@kwilson4125]

@bre9328 Teach the young women how to say no, have boundaries, and wait for quality men. When women turn down the immature men, more of them will have to step up to win female attention.

[@dianev6180]

It is tragic how we abandoned our cities and communities but it has led to this inspirational story of one woman's fight to change, not just her surroundings but that of her community! Bravo! Her son must be everywhere in this magical place, it is so special.

[@Cereal_kwilla]

We??

[@ladypoetess]

@@Cereal_kwilla We, as in the collective of society. If any one part of the community falls, it's on the rest of it to help pick it up so that we can _all_ succeed and thrive. *We* have not done that so well, traditionally, but this woman is showing that it's possible for for a small group or a single person to help change that.

[@KJ-df9oz]

Black males ​@@Cereal_kwilla men build. All except black males.

[@hopefulagnostic336]

@@KJ-df9oz Check out the Buy The Block movement, loser. You find what you look for.

[@dianev6180]

@@ladypoetess Agree, it is on all of us.

[@ckwarhola]

Pain into power 🌻

[@ROBLOXIANRAE]

Yes indeed❤

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Good phrase

[@abbiemarie19]

Love this ♥️

[@catmenot7143]

Honestly, what a hero. 🦸🏾‍♀️Community leaders like her should be the ones running the cities. A true leader at heart.

[@moreloveandjoy]

“I think I have enough energy to build the whole world, I’m almost afraid to stop!’ That’s another level of holiness. Women build. Women create. When their world is destroyed, they create a better one. I hope every young girl (and boy) gets to see this story. They would be inspired for life. Blessings on this Bodhisattva.

[@lambchop6278]

Very true. And her words were awe inspiring.

[@stephaniefoster1964]

She cares about children. She lost her child, but turned the pain into a purpose that helps others.

[@cidercik]

This woman needs to be mayor of the city!

[@Minazi09]

She’s already one even without actually running or holding that title

[@bryansparkman4833]

She is doing NECESSARY and CRITICAL WORK!!

[@djmadmike23]

Enough energy to build the world. She’s a hero … “I’m not done yet”

[@christineturner2964]

Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris's actions will reach future generations. May she find everything she needs to achieve her dreams. I wish her the very best.

[@PresidentUSVI]

This is beautiful. This need to be replicated all over the United States where it is needed.

[@beelzebub966]

At first all I could say was, INSPIRATIONAL! But when she said she wanted to give those kids, 'basically a fair playing field'. THAT brought tears to me eyes. She made the problem be seen and understood the assignment. I am not in that area, I reside in Ohio but I am over the moon grateful and appreciative of this woman. ❤❤❤❤

[@kwilson4125]

@beelzebub966 You are only a few hours away. If you desire to visit to donate, volunteer, purchase items, or to get inspiration to build your own village one state away, take several people with you and make it a day trip. Being one state away will not stop you if it's important to you. Blessings.

[@beelzebub966]

@@kwilson4125 holly fuckin balls! I would love to! I'm sure i have things to donate and wouldn't like anything more but to volunteer. Is there a way we may exchange info of some sort?

[@gardenjoy5223]

Well spoken. Might I ask why you chose such a ghastly KZbin name? It's another name for satan! You know, the one who inspired those people to drive way too fast, so her child got killed by their car? The one who inspires theft, murder, destruction, rebellion, treason and grief... That's not like your comment At All, thank God.

[@dakotac180]

BLACK WOMEN ARE MAGIC! She deserves an award. Make a way out of no way and want nothing but good for others.

[@ladypokerdealer]

I really hope they don't ruin for the people it's meant for 🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@shannonshannon131]

And they can twerk like no others

[@InnerPower4me]

Black are not magical. We are human beings that need love, support and assistance. Calling us magic make it seem like we are super human.

[@ilovemysunshine09]

​@@InnerPower4meWe can need all that and still be superhuman

[@nangel270]

Magic doesn’t have a colour.

[@taylor3950]

It’s so sad that she lost her other son in 2021 too while he was doing a community watch. So much has been taken from her, I hope she finds a lot of strength and peace from what she’s built!

[@TrumponSoaksUpRed]

How did she lost her other son?! What’s community watch? What happened?

[@lakishahawkins3021]

May God continue to bless the work of your hands Mama Shu!!!

[@lisacolin8875]

This is one of the most beautiful stories I've seen in a long time. What an amazing woman! Keep it going!

[@Minazi09]

Absolutely!

[@pyrplebutterfly]

Wow what a REMARKABLE woman! She is literally changing lives….not wallowing in self pity but moving in purpose!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

She lost her beautiful child but we will never know just how many other lives she saved. Her heart is pure.

[@claravrsnik7858]

How beautiful, God bless her and bless you all❤

[@madreep]

She got any of those houses for rent? Cause that's the community I've always wanted my son and I to live in. What an incredible woman.

[@michaelmaps2004]

I'm sure there are many available houses or if you are up for challenges you can fix one of the houses like she did. Looks like a nice village to raise a kid

[@salemdesigns65]

Highland Park, Michigan has a lot of houses to pick from that needs TLC.

[@SoberOKMoments]

I love how her beautiful eyes sparkle when she talks about realizing her dream for others. Legend!

[@Yah-Yah733]

I just put my hand over my screen and prayed over this woman and what she has brought to the community! We need this everywhere in the world!❤ I love this sooo much and I just prayed to God what should I do with the money I have from my Car accident! Thank you @CNN for showing this! I will be saving this, so I can have this video for my future! 🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😭👏🏾👏🏾

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

❤speedy recovery

[@Yah-Yah733]

@@fatonyalmitchell3281 Thank you!🙏🏾

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

@@Yah-Yah733 best positive life wishes continuing from DuuuuuuvvvvvvvvaaaaaLLLLLLLL county jax fl USA 😊

[@sherrisolomon8673]

Def deserves a black girl's rock award.

[@Yah-Yah733]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@talebit]

Amazing woman!! Please help her do more

[@gabriellerush]

These are the stories that keep me in love with my city! Detroit cannot be looked at, at face value. We are filled with some of the most resilient people in America! It’s a privilege to work and serve this city.

[@funnymonkey012345678]

She really does deserve it all and more. Someone give this women the highest award for rebuilding a broken community back and providing the save places for the community to thrive in and level up

[@carlabelisle9399]

Don’t let any politician take any of the credit due her!

[@elsierodgers4874]

I'm so happy that I watched this video. I almost disregarded it. Thanks CNN. This woman is a treasure. ❤

[@UnempMark]

This woman by her sheer will, savvy & visionary-drive created a "Garden of Eden" in a neglected blighted town. Her Dynamic yet Gentle Spirit should be instilled in all children, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods...Her kind of Love and Encouragement is THEE ANSWER to truly impact minds, hearts and actions in the most TRIUMPHANT way. What a tremendous force of nature Shamayim Harris IS!!!

[@joycependleton4117]

Maybe if her dynamic spirit of purpose, compassion, and sharing their gifts was also instilled in children who grow up in comfy privileged areas, they could see that we are all part of communities that are much too far out of balance. And then, seek out where they can pitch in to help others.

[@bridgetfuller3434]

Omg this is beautiful I would love to come visit

[@Lucian-WOTW]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miriamorieukwu991]

Wooow!!! She is simply amazing!! Thank you so much CNN for recognizing this wonderful lady. She is a hero indeed. It could have been easy to sit back, do nothing, and complain like everyone else. Instead, she took a bold step and changed the future of generations!!

[@thelovelykimmi7920]

Even though her son passed, she has left a beautiful legacy and have loved many kids around her. Blessings to Mama Shu!

[@tinkhix]

I am sooooo inspired by the beauty that this woman created from tragedy ❤❤❤❤

[@Coloradohunni9589]

This is what we need in all communities.. Love this ❤❤

[@MsLhuntMartinez79]

💯

[@evolutivityinfo]

What a beautiful being! ❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ninagates3390]

“grief is the energy to move forward… I have enough energy to build the whole world.” I had completely forgotten how beautiful the human mind can be.

[@Chels-fl5hf]

“Grief to glory, pain to power” ❤️ - Mama Shu

[@Joyful_Smiles]

What a beautiful story. Happy Juneteenth!

[@luannestrickland4199]

Anyone else watching, would love to shop and enjoy this inspiring community?? I need the good vibes she has. 😊

[@harrypottah8889]

Im sure you can help the cause by donating!

[@Lucy81592]

She is an absolute hero, transforming grief into an expression of love of her community. Thank you 🥰🤗

[@MillennialMcGuyver]

I am crying. This is such a glorious example of building community. She has made beauty from ashes. What an amazing legacy her son has left…on so MANY. 😭❤️ I pray she continues to grow this beautiful community and may all the residents and neighbors thrive.

[@nadiamombrun2340]

We need that in every State especially the black community 🙏🏿

[@Theaterkid4L9733]

That beautiful baby may not have been here long, but what a wonderful legacy his mother created in his honor ❤️

[@monicascott2354]

"You can change your environment. You really can." Indeed.

[@leafyveins4985]

People who love their communities are the ones who we want in positions of power. Those are who we NEED in our leadership roles. Society is so much better thanks to humans like this

[@kaiajackson8538]

Exactly!

[@emac543]

I'm in awe. Beautiful woman who took her pain and turned it into helping others.

[@cjohnikin]

Without a vision, the people perish... thank God for hers!! Blessings and grace Queen Mother. ❤

[@kristahenderson7867]

The world could use many more people like this woman ❤️🥰

[@JustRaine97]

Wow. She turned tragedy into something truly beautiful. I absolutely love this. She is a true blessing to her community.❤

[@joanaqs]

God bless your beautiful heart. Your baby is with our Father in heaven

[@nataliebisset3332]

May God keep blessing you all!

[@lesliebray8114]

Wow!!!!! What a beautiful strong woman !!!! She gives hope to the future women and men of the world ❤❤❤❤❤

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

Oh this woman is a powerhouse of AMAZING. As a retired teacher seeing the peaceful happy engaged faces of all those beautiful children proves that the environment makes the children, not the other way around.

[@kathybond4202]

Look how much love, hard work and faith can do with so little. However, seems the government will spend a fortune and we the people see nothing. Bless this amazing woman.

[@moonrisehowler1842]

I cried all throughout this video. She's giving a children and adults a space I would have loved in my own community when I grew up. One day, when I have enough money, I'd like to do the same for my hometown. ❤️

[@lulurama3010]

Bless her lord bless her 😊❤❤

[@DomMcDon]

It's all about access and exposure. This is how you break the chains of generational curses!

[@madelinemanor3367]

Love her strength and determination. Wonderful story.👍👍👍💖

[@beckyhellum1619]

This is a woman with a visions and make it happen This is the most inspirational things I have seen in years. This is what the world needs more of. Thank you.

[@msgot2haveitallen84]

YAS 👏🏽

[@ParisAntoinette]

This is BEAUTIFUL! She is an angel.

[@ajyee7597]

Just imagine if we had more communities coming together to bring suffering neighborhoods back to life. This woman is doing the work of LOVE. Thankyou for your vision!

[@glennprevost7140]

Real change like this has to come from within. She is the proof that a culture change can happen. It is infectious. Love your spirit and I am sorry for the loss of your son. Keep inspiring other be inspired, so on and so forth.

[@beenarboy]

I’m from Michigan and I’ve gone to Detroit many times when I was a child my mother would take me down to visit a friend of hers. Vivian and I would play with her son on the front patio she visited and I remember Vivian‘s telling my mother, it’s not safe to come down here, it was Highland Park. I’m so thrilled to see something like this happen. This woman is truly an amazing hero. I would love if others would follow in her footsteps. What a wonderful story.

[@godsqueen9437]

THIS is a sincerely healed BEAUTIFUL black woman! Now she's a "Miss America" in my eyes! She can win any beauty pageant

[@HappySoul808]

We ALL need to strive to be like this woman. It's about helping our communities and showing love to each other. I love what she's done.

[@lNoWayAroundItl]

Mama Shu is a real life superhero. The amount of love she has for her community. Her big picture thinking. To create this small spot of warmth and love for so many. It truly is admirable and beautiful.

[@focusedfashon6854]

This is the very definition of from tragedy to TRIUMPH❤

[@FreeStacy_B]

The strength of a mother, father, and community is unmatched 💞 Thank you, Father God, for making this woman’s vision come to life despite tragedy 🙏🏽💪🏽💞

[@Lion-fj3wp]

I wish this could spread in other communities. God bless her 🙏🏾🙏

[@oksure900]

Look what joy and security community brings This beautiful mother is incredible 🙏🏾💜

[@OpulentWife]

This made me cry the world still has good people. Ughh God if I’m ever rich I want to bless this lady and her team.

[@msmacmac1000]

What a beautiful woman! Goodness will prevail over evil. She’s a blessing to all of US❤

[@1906james]

The best News story I've seen in a long time...God bless you all

[@Minazi09]

Amen

[@Silversiren-d1b]

Such a touching story of resilience and compassion! It's incredible to see how one person's strength and love can transform a community so profoundly. This is a true inspiration in action-thank you for sharing this beautiful example of turning grief into positive change.

[@PlayitagainVHS]

More people should be like this.This woman' is a true hero and if she can do this , just imagine what others can do for there communities. God Bless her.🙏

[@nicofelie]

She’s right when she said “we think we can’t but we can!” She’s an inspiration and an example for us all God bless her ❤❤❤

[@billycordery6479]

This woman is a force of nature. She is spectacular!

[@BitOHoney276]

That first morning after is so horrific...she took some powerful grief and made something beautiful. May she be blessed.

[@stockbag]

It is always those who suffer most profoundly who create a better world. Inspirational, thank you. 'grief is energy'.

[@salemdesigns65]

I have driven by that area through the years (I'm a Detroitier - Westside). Had NO idea of what was going on that block...but it was definitely positive. I'm so proud of Mama Shu and her community. Highland Park DOES have a heart! 😊❤

[@theonlycontessa8771]

You wonderful woman. When I hit the jackpot, I’m giving you the money to finish this project. UK XX❤

[@mrs.m6151]

I am amazed!!!! What an absolutely remarkable story of faith and perseverance!!!!!

[@justinekingmaker493]

This is so beautiful, what a gift she is for her neighborhood, her community, and a beautiful example of what "taking care of our own" really means! "I love for it to be infectious, I would love for it to spread!" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ She absolutely deserves recognition for reviving and revitalizing not just a neighborhood but a city and all the lives her vision touches! She is remarkable! From the depths of despair and unthinkable tragedy, she harnessed that energy and turned it around for the good of everyone.

[@ronneisemunoz7374]

Now this is beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Em-wk5ns]

Mama Shu is a force, she have the streight and courage to turn a dangerous skid row in a savety, beautiful home for everybody in just 8 years. Her sweet little boy will watch her with proud from heaven. ❤❤❤❤

[@anastasiarose9003]

You are a hero. You are changing the world. You're teaching these children to dream. You're teaching these adults to dream. And to recognize that they too can accomplish those dreams. I admire you so much. This video is giving me a complete Goosebumps. We need a lot more people like you in the world. I hope that watching this that they will come to the fore.

[@carolynstokes333]

So beautiful. I made glad you saw the possible and stayed with your vision. Without vision the people perish.