Arionne Nettles

Arionne Nettles is a lecturer at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and the mother of a 14-year-old son.

Black Mothers Are the Real Experts on Gun Violence

Community Violence

Black Mothers Are the Real Experts on Gun Violence

“There are things that might happen despite your best efforts, despite doing everything you can.”

Arionne Nettles
Where Chicago Shootings Go Unchecked, Owning a Gun Can Feel Like a Necessity

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago

Where Chicago Shootings Go Unchecked, Owning a Gun Can Feel Like a Necessity

“The need for protection still exists, whether you can legally carry or not,” says one expert.

Arionne Nettles
Parents of Chicago Teens Convicted of Shootings Find a Common Cause in Prison Reform

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago

Parents of Chicago Teens Convicted of Shootings Find a Common Cause in Prison Reform

A unique support group offers a space for families to lean on each other and advocate for more rehabilitation. “One mistake or going along with the wrong group … doesn’t mean that you are a terrible person or that you can’t change.”

Arionne Nettles