HISTORY

From January to August of 2003, 30 homicides were committed in Little Rock, 47% of which were committed by blacks against blacks. Nationally, homicide is the leading cause of death for black men ages 15-24, and the second leading cause of death for black women of the same age group. These and other startling statistics have led a group of concerned citizens from a diverse cross-section of Little Rock to assemble and discuss the problem and possible solutions of black on black crime. In January 2003, law enforcement officials, business leaders, faith leaders, neighborhood groups, and youth groups came together to create the Black-on-Black Crime Coalition.

The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits is a project of the Women’s Council on African American, Affairs, Inc. (WCAAA).

Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits • Joyce Raynor, Executive Director
2416 South Chester • Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 USA
Phone (501) 372-3800 • Fax (501) 372-2150 • E-mail: hhscenter@sbcglobal.net