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Chicago
In his new book, media scholar Jabari M. Evans explores how rappers use the subgenre to gain clout.
Philadelphia
Mensah M. Dean worked with The Philadelphia Citizen to record podcast editions of his stories about the causes and consequences of gunfire in Black America.
As the youngest child, I don’t have many memories of my brother and sister. I have documents.
When my daughter was shot in the Gold Coast, her story received media attention, and her killer was sentenced. When my son was shot in Hazel Crest, his story barely made the news — and we were treated like criminals.
Religious leaders and congregants at the Philadelphia Masjid are considering how to prevent gun violence at future celebrations — as they continue to ask why gunfire broke out in the first place.
Following years of criticism of the controversial gunshot detection technology, Mayor Brandon Johnson cuts ties. The city will explore other strategies to reduce shootings.
Extremism
Armed hate crimes, down since the Trump years, have increased since the conflict erupted in October.