From Chicago to Rio, from Jamaica to Nigeria, gang violence is leaving an indelible mark on communities across the globe, leaving authorities at a loss for what to do about the epidemic of lawlessness among young men who see little hope in their futures. Certainly the global economic crisis has much to do with the [...]
Gangs Becoming More Diverse With Africans, Caribbeans, Asians
July 30, 2012 | Posted by
Gang violence has been something that has been galvanizing the black community for decades. The statistics are alarming and the personal stories are heartbreaking yet the pervasiveness of gangs hasn’t lessened. According to a 2011 report from the National Gang Threat Assessment (NGTA), there are estimated to be over 1 million active street gang members [...]
