Shuja Moore

Shuja works to reduce poverty and gun violence by inspiring “emerging adults” (young people between the ages of 16 and 35 that are disconnected from school and work) through his work as a filmmaker. He is the creator/producer of the docuseries “Walkies,” a show that highlights the transformation stories of the formerly incarcerated. After serving 12 years in prison, Shuja returned to his West Philadelphia roots to provide resources to the disadvantaged community he left behind. Shuja was named the 2020 Mike Lee Fellow at Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. He has been recognized as a "Remodeled Citizen," by the Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement. Shuja also serves as the 52nd St. Corridor Manager at The Enterprise Center where he operates a resource center, facilitates West Philadelphia based community projects and provides support to businesses alongside the corridor. In 2021 Shuja became a Community Contributor for WHYY, Inc., a Philadelphia-based affiliate of the Public Broadcasting Service.