There are 13 article(s) tagged Unity Walk Against Gun Violence:

• 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

  • OPINION: Unity Walk was a symbol of community power

    ‘Unity Walks in Memphis typically attract 500 people. It is inspiring to see so many people from different backgrounds and neighborhoods take come together to work on solutions to what lately seems a never-ending cycle of tragedy.’

    By Laurie Powell June 13, 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

• March 2021

  • The Cost of Ego: Jerald Trotter tries to keep youths on right path

    One day at a sports bar more than 20 years ago ended with one man losing his life and another, Jerald Trotter, spending almost 13 years in prison. 

    By Don Wade March 08, 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

• December 2020

  • Memphis reaches 300 homicides for first time

    Memphis has reached 300 homicides this year, a record- shattering number. 

    By Yolanda Jones December 06, 2020

• 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

  • Opinion: Gun violence is a public health issue

    “The Shelby County Health Department is participating in the Unity Walk Against Gun Violence on Nov. 14, 2020. As public health director, I will be joining the walk to demonstrate my personal commitment to working with others to address the gun violence epidemic in our community.”

    By Alisa Haushalter November 06, 2020