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Obama Re-Election Drives Gun Sales

Texans are stocking up on weapons.
03/06/2012
White Teacher Files Lawsuit After Suspension for Using N-Word - Last week a 48-year-old Chicago public school teacher thought it was okay to use the “n-word” as a part of a history lesson and, after landing a five-day suspension from his job, he’s now filing a federal lawsuit, claiming his civil rights have been violated.

Bring That Week Back Feb. 29

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Demetrius Hewlin Is Remembered

The sixteen-year-old was one of the three students killed.
02/29/2012
What Are Some Ways to Recognize the Physical Signs of Bullying? - You can recognize if bullying is taking place if the victim:— Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings— Reports losing items, such as books, electronics, clothing or jewelry— Has unexplained injuries— Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick— Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams— Has changes in eating habits— Hurt themselves— Are very hungry after school from not eating their lunch— Runs away from home— Loses interest in visiting or talking with friends— Is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers (Photo: John Lund/Drew Kelly/Getty Images)

How Many More Deaths Will Occur Before an End to Bullying?

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Three Students Die in School Shooting - Three children have died from their injuries as a result of a school shooting in a Cleveland suburb. Two other students were wounded when a student-suspect identified as T.J. Lane opened fire at Chardon High School.  (Photo: Aaron Josefczyk/Reuters)

How Many More Deaths Must Happen to End Youth Bullying?

BET.com breaks down FAQs about the shooting.
02/28/2012
Three Teens Dead After School Shooting  - Last Monday, a suburban Cleveland high school student opened fire on a group of students, killing three teens and wounding two others.(Photo: AP)

One Dies, Four Wounded in Ohio High-School Shooting

The suspect is in custody, but has not been charged.
02/27/2012
Jamaican Government Destroys 2,000 Guns - Roughly 2,000 firearms were melted down in a blazing furnace Tuesday as part of an effort designed to combat gun trafficking and corruption in Jamaica, while reducing violent crime.(Photo: AP Photo/ David McFadden)

Jamaica Government Destroys 2,000 Guns in Furnace

Crime costs Jamaica millions each year, says the World Bank.
02/08/2012

Missouri Tops List of States With Highest Black Homicide Rates

Michigan, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma follow close behind.
01/26/2012

Black Ministers in San Diego Offer Gift Cards for Guns

Clergy are doing their part to to decrease violence.
12/12/2011