Bruce Franks Jr. (born September 22, 1984) is an American community activist, musician, battle rapper, and former politician.
Franks was a notable member of the Saint Louis branch of the civil rights movement Black Lives Matter and was involved in numerous protests against police brutality, racism, and inequality.
In March 2015, Franks started the organization 28 to Life, an urban employment charity that helped match black youths with jobs.
[5] Franks works in St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), a teen mentoring program for underprivileged youths.
[8] After resigning, he was ordered to pay $14,169 after an investigation found he spent money from his campaign fund on personal expenses and failed to file accurate reports with Missouri ethics officials.