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OP-ED: Gun Violence Crisis Demands Public Health Solutions

The most consequential of Biden's anti-gun violence measures—a historic $5 billion investment—has stalled in Congress right at a time when…
by Dr. Antonio Cediel and Pastor Michael McBride
04.18.22
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Shots Fired At SC Mall Ahead Of Easter

The mall was full of shoppers on a holiday weekend, including families visiting the Easter bunny.
by NewsOne Staff
04.16.22
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Meets With LGBTQ+ Advocates

Mayor Eric Adams Takes Jabs Black Lives Matter

“Where are all those who stated ‘Black lives matter?'”NYC Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday after multiple shootings were reported out…
by Zack Linly
04.14.22
Philadelphia, US in pictures

Philly Launches Program To Slow Gun Violence Crisis

On Monday, the city launched The Violence Prevention Hotline, a 24 hours hotline staffed with dozens of trauma-informed "resource navigators"…
by Shannon Dawson
03.29.22
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Addressing Economic Inequality Could Reduce Gun Violence

While some politicians seem to think 90's nostalgia reboots mean bringing back tough-on-crime rhetoric, evidence suggests that addressing persisting economic…
by NewsOne Staff
02.08.22
Georgia Governor Kemp, RNC Hold Press Conference On Election Integrity Law

Kemp's Looser Gun Laws Don't Help Black People

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp pushed for a new state gun law during a press conference on Wednesday at the Adventure…
by Bilal G. Morris
01.05.22
Rapper Young Dolph Shot & Killed In Memphis, TN

Memphis Violence And Tennessee's Loose Gun Laws

According to WREG, as of Nov. 8, there have been 268 homicides in Memphis which is outpacing the cities record-breaking…
by Bilal G. Morris
11.20.21
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Policing Black People, Technically

A review of data from several cities suggests the gunshot detection system is an expensive flop, potentially exposing Black communities…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
Matima "Swavy" Miller, killed TikTok sar who was shot to death in his Wilmington, Delaware home

RIP 'Swavy': Wendy Williams' Comments Spur GoFundMe

The GoFundMe to help the family of TikTok star Matima 'Swavy' Miller, who was killed in a shooting, has exceeded…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.03.21
Juneteenth twerking on Oakland ambulance video

People Twerk On Ambulance After Deadly Shooting: SMH

Is nothing sacred? A viral video shows a large group of young people twerking and partying next to and on…
by NewsOne Staff
08.25.21
Coby Daniel, Ypsilanti boy shot by neighbor

Dad: 6-Year-Old Boy Shot By Neighbor Needs Therapy

Coby Daniel, the 6-year-old Michigan boy who was shot by his neighbor over a bicycle, is heading to therapy after…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Sasha Johnson, BLM activist who was shot in London

Five Arrested In Shooting Of Activist Sasha Johnson

Sasha Johnson, a Black Lives Matter leader, was hospitalized after being shot in the head in the Peckham neighborhood of…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
Jaslyn Adams

Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Jaslyn Adams

On Thursday Chicago police officers captured a suspect in the deadly shooting after a high-speed chase that resulted in a…
by Charise Frazier
09.30.21
Rickey Smiley Speaks On Therapy Following Daughter's Shooting And PTSD

Rickey Smiley Talks Therapy, PTSD After Daughter's Shooting

Aaryn Smiley reveals her diagnosis to followers.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
Rickey Smiley update about shot daughter

Rickey Smiley Challenges Black Community On Gun Violence

Rickey Smiley directly challenged the Black community while delivering a passionate and at times emotional update about his daughter's condition…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.01.21
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Rickey Smiley Says Daughter Recovering After Being Shot

Rickey Smiley ripped Black on Black gun violence after his daughter, Aaryn, was shot three times in Houston.
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
Milwaukee Shooting Suspect Described As 'Family Man' By Neighbors

Milwaukee Shooting Suspect Described As 'Family Man'

More info surfaces regarding a tragic incident.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Baltimore Men Launch Initiative To Combat Violence

A group of Black men from Baltimore has launched an initiative to combat violence within the city.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21

10-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Trailer Park

Dylan Twitty was a straight A student with perfect attendance.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
Three Fatalities Reported At Mass Shooting At Jacksonville Gaming Tournament

Teen Launches Clothing Line To Combat Gun Violence

Teen entrepreneur RuQuan Brown donates proceeds from his clothing line to an organization that is focused on combating gun violence.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20