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Gun violence in the black community is a reality in Northeast Arkansas. Many black lives are being lost to gun violence at its highest due to suicides and homicides.
According to Pew Research Center, “About eight-in-ten Black adults (82%) say gun violence is a very big problem – by far the largest share of any racial or ethnic group.” Mr. Alfred Smith, a retired law enforcement officer of 35 years, talks about his experiences working in law enforcement. “In the black community a weapon has been weaponized on black people in general because they have no training on how to use a gun,” states Alfred Smith. Smith encourages anyone who is carrying a firearm to get the proper education and training, so that they will know how to effectively carry a firearm. Kimberly Jones lost her brother to gun violence in 2020. She opens and tell of how gun violence has affected her family. “It is still so unreal,” say Jones. Jones tell the story of the night she received the message that her brother was framed and killed. She now teaches her children about gun violence prevention and hope the black community use guns as self-defense oppose to reenactment of what is portrayed in media.
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AuthorHello my name Seth Mitchell. I am a vibrant and energetic personality. I'm a native of Arkansas and now reside in Missouri. I am a Life and Culture journalist covering stories that are meaningful and entertaining to the people of color (Black and Brown communities) and minorities in Northeast Arkansas. Archives
February 2022
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