Across the country, too many families are losing loved ones to violence. The recent uptick in homicides, especially in many Black communities, has left people searching for answers. These tragedies are heartbreaking, but they are not “unexplainable.” They are the result of problems that have been building for years, and if we understand those problemsContinue reading “Understanding the rise in violence-and how we can help stop It!!!!”
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“Mass Shootings: The Violence We Don’t Talk About”
Violence is a major problem in our country, and our leaders are not shy about talking about it — at least when it fits a certain narrative. We constantly hear speeches about “out-of-control crime” in our cities, and even see federal troops deployed to urban areas. But what we don’t hear enough about are massContinue reading ““Mass Shootings: The Violence We Don’t Talk About””
Troops in Cities, Silence on Mass Shootings!!!!!!!
Crime and violence remain some of the greatest challenges facing America today. Every week, families across the country wake up to news of shootings, robberies, and other acts of violence that shake entire communities. To deal with this, the current administration has been sending troops and federal officers into various cities. While this might soundContinue reading “Troops in Cities, Silence on Mass Shootings!!!!!!!”
Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!
Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America Teen violence is on the rise across America, and as a resident of Georgia—specifically the Atlanta metro area—I am deeply concerned, as others should be. Almost daily, there are reports of shootings throughout the metro region. In just the past week, there were multiple shootings involving teens, including childrenContinue reading “Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!”
Enough is Enough: Why our gun laws need to change.
Enough Is Enough: Why Our Gun Laws Need to Change I’m deeply troubled by the continued rise in violent crime across America. In my home state of Georgia, the governor recently signed into law what’s known as the “open carry” law. While the intention behind this law may have been to allow law-abiding citizens toContinue reading “Enough is Enough: Why our gun laws need to change.”
Opinions
Opinions Opinions are statements that are neither true or false! An opinion is a statement that expresses a feeling, an attitude, a value judgment, or a belief Les Brown, one of the greatest motivational speakers of all times during one of his lectures talks about how the opinions of some people labeled him mentally andContinue reading “Opinions”
Troubling Times/Gun Violence
Troubling Times Gun Violence Every day in America there are reports of atrocities in which guns are involved. Just recently the community in Kansas City gathered to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl victory but some deranged person or persons decided to do the unthinkable (gun down) unsuspecting victims. Gun Violence Archive reported on February 16,Continue reading “Troubling Times/Gun Violence”
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