Those of us who were aware of the tragic death of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins earlier this week continue to be saddened by the situation. NBA player Derrick Rose was also moved by this heartbreaking story, so much so that he is offering to help. As his hometown continues to be plagued with violence Rose has looked for ways to improve the situation in Chicago. Most recently, he … [Read more...]
6-Month-Old Baby Dies After Being Involved in Shooting
When many of us look at babies we see promise. They represent our future and for many of us parents they represent opportunity --- a chance to do better and be better. We look at them and are reminded that our world, as scary as it can be, is still a beautiful place. We ooh and aah and we pray over them, our righteous seeds. We imagine what their life will be like and as we … [Read more...]
Former LAPD Officer Goes on Rampage of Revenge, Three Killed
A 2007 incident led to the investigation and eventual dismissal of then Los Angeles Police Department officer, Christopher Dorner. After writing a lengthy and disturbing 11-page manifesto, Dorner recently began a killing spree targeting other LAPD officers writing, "The attacks will stop when the department states the truth about my innocence." Police are currently on the … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye Again: Gun Violence Kills Chicago Woman’s Fourth Child
Imagine living your worst nightmare over and over. As parents no image is more horrific than that of your child, once full of life, now lifeless before you. If the world worked the way it was “supposed to” a parent would never out live their child. Children would grow up to become adults and then they would grow old. Sadly things don’t always turn out the way they are supposed … [Read more...]