Posts Tagged ‘gang violence’
Did the Crips really put a hit on Nipsey Hussle’s accused killer?
Since news of the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom, the streets have been filled with mourners and those who want to avenge his murder.…
Read MoreRIP Nipsey Hussle: 5 reasons you need an estate plan
Rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down outside his L.A. store on Sunday, March 31. He is survived by his two minor children and longtime girlfriend Lauren London. Assuming Hussle died without…
Read MoreLuz Hernandez explains how gang violence took her son Freddy Cervantes’ life
Gang violence is nothing new to urban communities. They serve as family units for many youth who have broken homes. Many times, these misguided youth embrace this gang life and…
Read MoreArmani Martin’s ‘Deus Ex Machina’ a timely film on Black America’s pain
Armani Martin’s film Deus Ex Machina is timely. As the title suggests, the film is about Black oppression. It’s a portrayal of “a seemingly hopeless situation.” It’s much like the recent fatal shootings of three…
Read MoreChicago police make arrest in brutal killing of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee
The Chicago Police Department has made an arrest in the brutal shooting of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee. Lee was lured into an alley and shot execution-style in a suspected crime tied to…
Read MoreTyshawn Lee allegedly executed over his father’s affiliation with gangs, police say
Chicago police claim that Tyshawn Lee, 9, was executed because of actions by his father, Pierre Stokes. According to the Chicago Tribune, police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said that Tyshawn was specifically…
Read MoreChicago teens question Mayor Rahm Emanuel about city violence
Recently, 18-year-old Tevin Lee was charged for the shooting of 11-year-old Shamiyah Adams, the young girl killed by a stray bullet at a friend’s slumber party just a few weeks ago. According…
Read MoreJedidiah Brown reveals how the Young Leaders Alliance helps to curb violence in Chicago
Chicago continues to make national headlines because of its overwhelming violence. However, there are dozens of people in the city who are fighting to take back their communities. During a…
Read MoreDozens shot during another violent weekend in Chicago
Chicago continues to be plagued by senseless violence. During this past weekend, more than 40 people were shot and at least four others were killed according to the Chicago Tribune. On Saturday…
Read MoreChicago police superintendent says Chicago violence due to ‘lax gun laws’
Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Garry McCarthy said yesterday ongoing Chicago violence in the city is due to “lax state and federal gun laws.” According the Chicago Tribune, McCarthy was…
Read MoreDr. Sampson Davis reveals the agony of seeing young blacks die in the ER
As a doctor in the ER at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, N.J., Dr. Sampson Davis witnesses a multitude of young black males and females who are victims of…
Read MoreChicago gang violence: Honor students murdered
Chicago gangs have a history of violence against honor students.
Read MoreViral Video: Chicago Thugs Killing to Survive
Are these youths gun-wielding monsters because they want to be? Or are they desperate and out of options?
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