For Some African-Americans, Gun Ownership Underscores Segregated Past
By Karen Grigsby BatesFor Some African-Americans, Gun Ownership Underscores Segregated Past
By Karen Grigsby Bates
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African-Americans are disproportionately affected by gun violence, and many black leaders are among the most vocal advocates of gun control. But there is a segment of the black community that believes gun ownership has helped keep them alive through several generations, and won’t give them up.
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