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Vigil to be held for slain Chicago anti-violence activist Leonore Draper
On Friday, May 2, Chicago activists, community members and residents will gather for a candlelight vigil in honor of slain anti-violence activist Leonore Draper. Draper died after being shot in front of her home on Friday night during a drive-by shooting after attending the anti-violence event, A Charitable Confection to benefit project Orange Tree.
Chicago activist shot to death after leaving anti violence event
A Chicago activist was shot and killed in front of her home moments after leaving an anti-violence event on Friday evening. Leonore Draper, 32, sat on the committee of an anti-violence non-profit called A Charitable Confection.
Federal Government offers assistance to Chicago police after weekend violence
Chicago saw at least 44 shooting incidents and 8 deaths over the holiday weekend. Now, the federal government is offering help to the city in the fight to end violence in the streets.
Guest Post: Why Some Chicago Hospitals Won’t Treat Victims Of Gun Violence
The following post was written by researchers at Instant Checkmate, a public records search service. By: Instant Checkmate Kevin Perry, 26, was one of three recent victims of gun violence in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. He and two others were inside a vehicle when a masked man approached them and opened fire. All three are in stable condition, but […]
Detroit officer responding to domestic violence call charged with raping victim
A Detroit police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting the victim of a domestic violence call he responded to. Officer Deon Nunlee, 40, was arraigned on three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of assault with intent to penetrate, and one count of misconduct while on duty.
In act of bravery, woman shares graphic images of her own beaten face to highlight domestic violence
A young aspiring actress/model took to social media to raise awareness about domestic violence. The woman, known as Gabriella, posted pictures of herself beaten in to highlight the dangers of staying in an abusive relationship.
Analysis: Youth violence in Chicago down 40 percent
According to a new analysis, youth violence in Chicago dropped 40 percent over 2012. The report, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times focuses on shooting incidents involving victims 16 and younger.
Beth Richie on how anti-violence activism taught her to become a prison abolitionist
This post originally appeared on Feminist Wire and was written by Dr. Beth Richie. Dr. Richie is engaged in several research projects designed to explore the relationship between violence against women in low-income African American communities and violence. For more information go to http://www.uic.edu/depts/wsweb/people/faculty/richie. By: Dr. Beth Richie Sometimes we learn our most profound political lessons […]
Oakland mother loses two sons to gun violence in less than 3 weeks
First, Dinyal New’s 13-year-old son, Lee Weathersby III was slain in East Oakland on New Year’s Eve. Now, less than three weeks later, New is preparing to bury her 19-year-old son Lamar Broussard. On Sunday, Broussard and a second man were killed as they rode in a car.
Leaving out gender-based violence harms all Black people
By Charlene Carruthers Yesterday’s Huffington Post Live segment “Do ‘Hood Sites’ Normalize Black Stereotypes” exposes a long held and counterproductive belief that gender should not and can not be centered in work to address violence in the Black Americans. The panelists include Amanda Seale, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, Dr. Shayne Lee, Dr. Brittney Cooper and Mandon […]
Harry Belafonte inducted into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, encourages black men to stand up against domestic violence
Harry Belafonte has called on men to join in helping to end violence against women. Belafonte delivered the call to action during his keynote speech at Phi Beta Sigma’s “Centennial Founders’ Day Gala” in Washington D.C. The civil rights activists was also inducted into the fraternity as an honorary member.
Worldstar Hip Hop Presents: ‘The Field: Violence, Hip Hop & Hope in Chicago’
Worldstar Hip Hop has become a haven for videos that present mostly blacks in an unflattering light. But despite the site’s reputation, its latest film, “The Field: Violence, Hip Hop & Hope in Chicago”, highlights a very serious issue that continues to plague our communities.