(The Gantt Report) – I am very unhappy about the recent surges in gun violence and murders taking place in America’s Black neighborhoods. Some others, in urban communities especially, are so upset about the killings they have shown interest in President Trump’s plans to mobilize federal troops and deploy soldiers in cities led by Democratic […]
New Film “Negative Exposure” Offers A Call To Action For Community and Race Relations
Set in “any” urban city in America, Negative Exposure, is a compelling story that takes a look at socioeconomic stereotypes that have emerged from constructed beliefs created out of bias, ignorance and intolerance. Produced by E. D. Legacy Films, the film offers a call to action for community and race relations. The trailer was released […]
From Gang Violence to Smart-Shaming, Past Challenges Inspire Winners of 2017 Lowery Institute “Change Agent Tank” Social Innovation Competition
Atlanta, GA – Raphael Richardson was 14 the first time a gun was held to his head. When his father was incarcerated Philadelphia street gangs became his family; violence and anger were his friends. Today, the Morehouse College junior received start-up funds for a business to help students and families impacted by incarceration from the […]
C. Dwayne West Commentary: You Can’t Compare Police Shootings of Unarmed Men to Violence by Criminals
C. Dwayne West / MG Media – I hear silly people comparing the senseless killings of people within select communities with the police shooting of unarmed men or boys, and in some cases, in the back! These silly people ask how can residents complain about law enforcement murdering guilty or innocent people when dysfunctional individuals […]