Most African-Americans supports
President Obama’s efforts to improve gun control, but would also like to see
additional action taken on traditional handguns. Handguns are used in most crimes, not the
assault weapons Obama is trying to ban. Limits on handguns would create an even
bigger political storm in today environment.
With the shooting of Chicago teen, Hadiya Pendleton, this incident
brings to light the urgent necessity for the African American community and
leaders to step up and speak up to protect the community and our children. Recently singer and civil rights icon Harry
Belafonte challenged the black community to take a stronger stand against gun
violence. “In the gun game, we are the
most hunted,” Belafonte said. “The river of blood that washes the streets of
our nation flows mostly from the bodies of our black children. Where is the
raised voice of black America? Why are we mute?” This speaks volumes on the expectations of
any community of color to step up and protect our children.
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