It's rather amazing that when homicides are actually happening down in Chicago the media does not give the same attention to the progress that has been made in regards to reducing homicides. In 2013, Chicago has experienced the lowest level of homicides throughout the months of February, March,...

Chicago is well on its way to reaching historic lows in the area of homicide reductions for the first three months of 2013.  For example, February and March of 2013 experienced a significant decrease in homicides compared to the same time period in 2012.

African-American people make up only 13 percent of the population in the United States. However, African-American males are leading the charge in several categories when it comes down to incarceration, homicide, school dropout rates, fatherless homes, drug addiction, sexually transmitted diseases, high unemployment, and poverty.

Most of Chicago's biggest gangs were formed in prison or became stronger in prison due to the fact that many of the young men had to choose sides while in prison in order to survive. The prison culture dictates a primal everyman or every group for itself mentality. Some of...

The city of Chicago is currently struggling with a rash of homicides and shootings that continues to spread no matter how people try to bring an end to the senseless violence. From January 1-January 29, 2013, 40 people have been killed. In January 2012, there were 40...

The Connecticut Massacre should serve as the tipping point to start a serious dialogue across the nation regarding sensible gun control laws and treating violent behavior as a public health issue. There are over 15,000 homicides a year across the United States and year after year...

Isiah Thomas is trying hard to understand what's going on in Chicago as it relates to the escalating violence that has taken the lives of so many young people in some of Chicago's deadliest neighborhoods. Isiah being a product of the East Garfield community really understands the issue of violence...

Throughout the history of the world deadly violence has been a consistent part of human nature -- with all of the violence dating back to the gladiator sports in Ancient Rome, the great Spartan warriors, Shaka Zulu from South Africa, the Haitian Battle for Independence from England, Spain, and France,...

It was an honor to see NBA Legend Isiah Thomas, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Quentin Richardson come together on Saturday, September 22nd to promote peace and brotherhood at St. Sabina Church in the Auburn Gresham community on Chicago's South Side. The majority of homicides and shootings in Chicago are...

Violence in Chicago's African-American community can be difficult to understand, until you look back over the last 40 years. We have a major problem that stems from being disconnected from any and all forms of self identity: African-American people had to fight for the right to be accepted in the...

It's a shame that James Holmes seems to have been in a position to allegedly kill and injure so many people during the premiere of the Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado. Everybody keeps talking about James being a loner and no one thought to check on this young...

Homicides are up in Chicago by 44 percent from January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 and 223 homicides reported during the period of January 1, 2012 to June 11, 2012 according to the Chicago Tribune Red Eye data. There is a reason why homicides are...

Throughout the history of the world violence has wiped millions of people off the face of the earth just like some of the many diseases or plagues such as small pox, tuberculosis, AIDS, cancer, and diabetes. If one could go back to the beginning of civilization you can clearly see...

I would like to applaud all of the professional athletes, celebrities, and community leaders for supporting Trayvon Martin's family through this difficult time of personal loss. It sends a strong message to the world when you see the NAACP, Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, NBA players, and the community at...

As we look back on all of the accomplishments and contributions of African-American people across the world. One must consider that African-American people have survived the test of time. African Americans should be proud and very grateful to their mighty ancestors for all of their struggles and not giving up...

High levels of violence have impacted the entire world over the last century. As a matter of fact, all you have to do is turn on the daily news and you can watch at least one or two stories about someone being murdered or shot everyday.

Were most of...

I would like to thank all of the great people that help contribute to the world on all levels. Oftentimes, people forget what it takes to produce in one's field of work. For example, all of the law enforcement officials that do their best to serve and protect, members of...

There is no other country in the world that has imprisoned more people of color than the United States. The entire population of the United States only represents five percent of the world's population and over twenty percent of the world's prison population. Incarcerating poor people in large...

The city of Chicago has had its share of violence over the last 40 years, but there is a reason for the city of Chicago's residents to be happy in 2011. Let me explain. One homicide is too many. However, homicides are on the decline in the city of Chicago...

Imagine growing up in a system where, generation after generation, the zip code you live in means you are going to have to fight the moment you walk out the front door. You have to keep your fists clenched walking to the bus stop just in case. Your jaw is...