Black Youth Murders

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Gun Control Laws and Race And Class: Let's Talk About It

Janet Mason | Posted 02.20.2013 | Politics

We can start with gun control legislation. President Obama is in his second term and now is in a position to take action. Public opinion is on his side. Let's put pressure on our legislators to make sure this happens.

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Blood on Our Hands

Tavis Smiley | Posted 02.16.2013 | Black Voices

Read More: Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Gun Violence, Newtown, Homicide, School Shooting, Black Youth Murders, Gun Control, Black Youth, Minorities, Black Voices News

The lost lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School have something to say to the entire nation, but especially to black America. We'll have blood on our hands if we miss this moment to protect the lives of inner-city youth who more than most are subject to random acts of violence and death.

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Either Way, A Devastating Death

Tiziana Dearing | Posted 09.17.2012 | Home

Read More: Murder, Black Youth Murders, Bullying, Gang Violence, Violence, Black Youth, Gangs, News, Media Narratives, Teen Violence, Phoebe Prince, Phoebe Prince Suicide, Home News

Even if you weren't aware of Phoebe Prince, the story probably seems all too familiar these days. You feel a little sick to your stomach. You are stunned by yet another horrible story of virulent, unchecked bullying. What is happening in our schools? Our neighborhoods?

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