By Shantell E. Jamison A 24-year-old Detroit man died just two blocks away from his father’s church after police officers stopped him, allegedly because his car had tinted windows. Anthony D. Clark Reed’s father, Pastor Kevin Clark, is demanding answers. “I am devastated,” Clark said according to Voice of Detroit. “In a short time I have to bury my only son. This was … [Read more...]
Two Chicago Teens Charged in the Shooting of a 14-Year-Old Girl
Earlier this week, 14-year-old Endia Martin was shot in the back and killed by another 14-year-old girl who was reportedly once her friend. Martin was shot at around 4:30pm while she was on her way home from school. The two girls were not on good terms as a result of a dispute that started on Facebook over a boy. Witnesses say that the suspect approached Martin and tried … [Read more...]
Clearly, We Must Have a Discussion About Gun Control in America
In the United States, it’s easier to buy a gun than to own a home. With a home purchase you have to go through months of inquiries into your financial, job, and relationship history. Everything is verified multiple times. And, at any time if something does not ‘check out’ you are immediately denied the home loan. People plan for years to be ready to purchase their home. … [Read more...]
13-Year-Old Chicago Rapper Causes Controversy
Growing up, I listened to teen rappers like Bow Wow and Lil Romeo. They rapped about playing basketball and school crushes, things that most would consider normal for young men. But this upcoming generation of teen rappers has set a new standard of norms and one rapper in particular is causing a lot of controversy. Early this summer, 13-year-old Chicago rapper Lil Mouse … [Read more...]