There are 13 article(s) tagged Stevie Moore:

• April 2023

  • ‘Not one more:’ Crosstown High students walk out for gun reform

    Protests were planned at more than 200 schools across the U.S., including White Station High School, Memphis Business Academy High and Crosstown High in Memphis.

    By Aarron Fleming April 05, 2023

• April 2022

  • Crime Crisis: After two years of record homicides, Memphis’ deadliest ZIP codes identified

    Homicides and violent or gun-related crimes have become a growing issue in the city of Memphis, with a 45.9% increase in murders from 2019 to 2020, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. Memphis set a record for homicides in 2020 with 332. And broke it again with 345 in 2021. 

    By Julia Baker April 20, 2022

  • Seventh unity walk against gun violence set for Saturday

    The two-mile walk will begin and end at Metropolitan Baptist Church, at 767 Walker Ave., near LeMoyne-Owen College and Elmwood Cemetery. 

    By Julia Baker April 07, 2022

• September 2021

  • Community groups, law enforcement continue to wrestle with gun violence

    Anti-violence groups like Ride of Tears and Unity Walk Against Gun Violence continue to put in the work as a growing homicide rate plagues the city.

    By Yolanda Jones September 06, 2021

• June 2021

  • Fourth Unity Walk Against Gun Violence a reminder ‘this is unacceptable behavior’

    The Fourth Unity Walk comes after a year of unprecedented violence that saw 2020 become the deadliest year on record for Memphis, with 332 homicides. And 2021 is on path to continue that trend.

    By Rob Moore June 12, 2021

• April 2021

  • Third Unity Walk Against Gun Violence set for Saturday

    Leaders behind the walk are enthused by the strong community support during the first two events in Downtown Memphis and Whitehaven.

    By Omer Yusuf April 22, 2021

  • Community leaders address root causes of crime

    Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.

    By Omer Yusuf April 18, 2021

• February 2021

  • Unity walk a first step, not final solution in fight against gun violence

    Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.

    By Omer Yusuf February 28, 2021

  • Second unity walk against gun violence set for Feb. 27

    The second Unity Walk Against Gun Violence is set for Feb. 27 in Whitehaven. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 20, 2021

• November 2020

  • Unity Walk Against Gun Violence draws hundreds

    The Unity Walk Against Gun Violence held Saturday marks a year when the city set a new high for homicides by September. As of Nov. 13, there have been 271 homicides, 43 more than the previous high of 228 in 2016.

    By Omer Yusuf November 14, 2020

  • Unity walk a start to end gun violence, community leaders say

    Leaders urge citizens to take part in Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Saturday, Nov. 14. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 10, 2020

  • Community leaders seek solutions as child homicides increase

    Homicides involving children are on the rise, and community leaders are looking for answers.

    By Yolanda Jones November 09, 2020

• February 2020

  • Memphians urge tougher penalties for drive-by ‘terrorism’

    House committee approves legislation to toughen penalties for shootings into homes, cars, crowds after Memphis residents urge change in response to deaths.

    By Sam Stockard February 13, 2020