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U.S. Surgeon General sounds alarm on gun violence, declaring it a top public health crisis

On Tuesday, June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a groundbreaking advisory, declaring gun violence an "urgent public health crisis."  This declaration comes...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Gun Violence

CARLOS T. CARTER  We continue to mourn the loss of the many individuals we have lost to gun violence. Everyone has been impacted in some...

4 practical steps to protect Black youth from gun violence

Say no to guns. Adobe Stock Photo Gun violence is a complicated issue in our country. However, some facts are straightforward: Exposure to gun violence...

Creating a mental health framework for individuals and communities hurt by gun violence

Gun violence is a public health crisis that deeply impacts the wellbeing of people and their communities. In Pittsburgh, no group is more affected...

Healthy Village Learning Institute uses African-centered process to transform participants’ lives

Located in McKeesport, the Healthy Village Learning Institute is a community organization where people can participate in culturally-aligned programs and services. The village focuses on...

Detroit sees largest decline in gun violence in over five decades

For decades Detroit has been known across the nation as a center for gun violence, casting a shadow over the city’s reputation and contributing...

Fred Logan: Drug trafficking, gun violence and instability in Homewood, Guatemala and elsewhere, Part Two

Getty Images Stock Photo by Fred Logan Far and away, the countless marches, rallies, meetings, and drug rehabilitation programs launched in the Black community have led...

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