Is gun violence in Chicago something new or a continuation from the past?   In 1960-1970 the average life expectancy of Black males was 20 years of age or younger.  These statistics still exist.  As an African- American, I would like to speak to us and for us.  In the 70's, when I graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA, I had a job offer to teach in St. Louis, but stopped in Chicago on my way.  Intrigued with Chicago, I decided to stay and find a job.  Fortunate for me, there we...

I never imagine that I would be writing condolences to the family who lost their 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins from gun violence. This person that committed this heinous act has no heart, soul or fear of God.  Evil and darkness is devouring the human race, and I pray that God's light permeates the spirit of mankind.    Let us heed God's warning.  God save our children.