Gun violence articles
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Nearly 100,000 children in the US lost a parent to a drug overdose or gun violence in 2020, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Deaths from drug overdoses and firearm-related injuries have reached record levels in the United States in recent years, and it’s created a “double burden” for children who face an increased risk of losing their parents and of dying themselves, according to the authors of a new study. Overall, more
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Hip Hop 4 Peace Joins UNESCO for “Rap 4 Peace” Conference Addressing Gun Violence Awareness
In a significant collaboration, Hip Hop 4 Peace, the UNESCO Center for Peace, and the United States Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations are set to host “Rap 4 Peace: A Hip-Hop Gun Violence Awareness Conference” on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Coinciding with National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the event will be held at […] The post Hip Hop 4 Peace Joins UNESCO for “Rap 4 Peace” Conference Addressing Gun Violence Awareness first appeared on The Source.
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Police respond after Highland Park resident makes social media post involving threat of violence, photos of guns
Police responded after a Highland Park resident made a social media post implying the threat of violence alongside photos of guns, officials said. The City of Highland Park Police Department was recently made aware of a social media post made by a Highland Park resident who implied a threat of violence alongside photos of firearms, […]