(The Detriot News) — In Detroit, as jobs and hope have evaporated in the wake of a gnawing recession, the fallout has been more than just economic. For a tiny slice of the population, it’s become increasingly fatal. For black males in the city between ages 15 and 24, the chances of getting murdered have risen rapidly in recent years, increasing from 79 in 2005 to 102 last year. The number reached a high of 115 in 2008. ”We are aware of it,” said interim Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. “We are concerned.”
Detroit Struggles With Rise in Murders of Young Black Men
Madame Noire Video
-
Celebrity Interviews
Evelyn Lozada on Her Upcoming Book and Her Upcoming Wedding
Check out how this Basketball Wife is moving ahead in her career.
Read More -
She's The Boss
“She’s The Boss” Episode 18 – Carmen Murray, Founder and CEO of Title 9 Productions
Find out why she’s the boss!
Read More -
Madame On The Street
Madame On the Street: How Do You Let Someone Know You’re Not Interested
Have you ever had to let someone down gently?
Read More -
She's The Boss
“She’s The Boss” Episode 17 – Laurel J. Richie, President of the WNBA
Find out why she’s the boss!
Read More
