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RIP 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…
Luz 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…
Armani 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…
Chicago 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.…
Tyshawn 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,…
Chicago 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…
Jedidiah 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…
Dozens shot during another violent weekend in Chicago
Chicago continues to be plagued by senseless violence. During this past weekend, more than 40 people…
Chicago 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…