The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that young black males are at a higher risk for homicide than at anytime in recent memory in DeKalb County, part of Metro Atlanta, Georgia. The article cites a report from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, which references this phenomenon as part of "the hidden homicide increase."
Atlanta, is widely considered to be the "Black Mecca", but obviously it can't escape the alarming trends that are taking place nationally regarding young black males dying from homicide. While studies are great, solutions are needed. I wonder why the Rev. Jesse Jackson didn't focus on the plight of the black male instead of Barack Obama a few weeks ago. If he had, perhaps he would still be relevant instead of forced into retirement.
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Man, that hits very close to home. Scary...homocide, HIV, Jail-Geez!!!!!!!!
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