City life vs suburbs in Boston amid crime rumors
Boston residents prefer urban living with harbor views and convenience, while crime is treated as a rumor. A Dorchester outreach session for teens reveals stark thoughts on violence as a path to the future, echoing the Kerner Commission era concerns about civil disorder.
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Urban kids learn the three A's and how to react to gunfire
In Dorchester Boston, Antonio Benson teaches his sons ages 5 8 and 11 the three A s get down on the ground when shots ring out. The piece follows the family amid gang talk and local crime while parents seek safer paths through school programs and community efforts.
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Homicide needs rise for young black males 1984 87
National Center for Health Statistics reports show homicide as the leading cause of death for black males aged 15 to 19. Between 1984 and 1987 the rate for this group rose 53 percent, with 60 per 100,000 victims, and 80 percent due to firearms while overall black homicide is six times higher than whites.
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