Young Black Men in Philadelphia are Taking Charge in Reducing Gun Violence in Their City
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By Noah A. McGee, The Root
Philadelphia nonprofit ManUpPHL conducted a study on how the gun crisis affects their communities—and how it can change.
Historically, it’s been older Black men who have taken the reins on ending gun violence in their communities; which is a good thing. But since the signs reading “don’t shoot, I want to live” are not working, there is a need for other ideas that will stop this crisis. So, why aren’t more young Black men taking command on an issue that arguably affects them most?…
Nonprofit organization ManUpPHL launched a study that lays out why this crisis matters, their recommendations, and a “zoom out” of the overall gun crisis in Philadelphia and how it specifically affects young Black men.
Board chairperson of ManUpPHL Brian Ellis says this study is important because the “behaviors that drive the city’s gun culture are absent from most research” according to Axios.
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