Black In America: A Special Report
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License To Kill
Far too many Black men have become victims of gun violence. ESSENCE investigates the streets of Killadelphia where the death toll has earned The City of Brotherly Love the new title of America’s Murder Capital.
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How can we decrease the homicide rate among Black youth?

increase police control
implement neighborhood watch
issue gun permits based on age
enforce nationwide curfew for minors



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Most Influential African Americans of 2007 | ESSENCE pays homage to our inspiring leaders read full story »



THE ROLAND REPORT
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Sen. Barack Obama won the primary in Guam by seven votes showing the power of every single vote. Get to the polls people!



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You keep evading the real problem, the problem is the evil RAP INDUSTRY, that is destroying their thought life. Until you do something about that, nothing going to change.
11:10 PM | wesley jr.