Interview With AFES Director And Community Leader Charles Clayton

Charles Clayton is the Founder and Director of Athletics For Educational Success or AFES, a program that works with young people here in Fort Dodge. He founded AFES in 2004 as his avenue to give back to the community. Clayton spoke with Rob Jones on “Dodger Weekly” on KVFD AM 1400. During the interview Clayton spoke a variety of subjects. Clayton talked about founding AFES the programs they have and how it is more than just sports. He talked about whether he as a black man feels targeted by police. Clayton then talked about the recent shooting in Fort Dodge’s Pleasant Valley area and talked about needed changes in how that area is policed. He then talked about the lack of cooperation between The Black Community and Police in terms of providing information on solving crimes.