Tag Archives: gun violence
Reward Increased for Slain Chicago Teen, Funeral Arrangements Announced
Teen will be laid to rest February 8
Funeral arrangements and reward money announced for 15-year-old gunned down in Chicago
By Makkada B. Selah
Nation Responds to Gang-Related Shooting of Chicago 15-Year-Old
15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was murdered in the streets of Chicago just weeks after performing at the president's inauguration.
Hadiya Pendleton made an anti-gang violence video before being gunned down
By Makkada B. Selah
When Will We Stand Against the Insanity of Gun Violence?
There are weapons designed for personal protection. And there are those made for the quick and efficient slaughter of human beings.
I believe in the Second Amendment. I pledged to defend it and the rest of…
By Earl Graves, Sr.
The Newtown Massacre: If 20 First Graders Aren’t Enough, What Is?
Like guns, legislation often comes with "bodies on it." How many more will it take to provoke measures to curb gun violence?
By the time I was a pre-teen, I knew. There are some measures that simply…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Chicago High School Student Killed Leaving School
When will the violence in "Chiraq" end?
When will the violence in “Chiraq” end?
By Makkada B. Selah
Rapper Chief Keef in Hot Water Over Gun Range Video
Will his career save him from jail?
Will his career save him from jail?
By Makkada B. Selah
Don Cornelius’ Death Sparks a Discussion on Suicide in the Black Community
In the wake of the Soul Train creator's death, questions arise about depression and mental health in our communities
Following Don Cornelius’ death and the start of the Rutgers suicide trial—where Tyler Clementi took…
