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 [...]
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