About The Book

GUN POINTS

Understanding The Past To Secure The Future

This book takes a fresh approach to understanding and addressing gun violence, especially in African American communities in Philadelphia. The author argues that the problem isn’t just about individual actions but is deeply connected to cultural displacement caused by historical traumas like colonization and systemic racism. Using an Afrocentric perspective, Davis highlights the need to restore cultural identity as a key step in healing and reducing violence. He challenges the common belief that gun violence is an inherent trait among Black individuals and instead calls for a deeper look at the social, economic, and psychological factors involved. Drawing on influential Afrocentric scholars, he suggests that reconnecting with African values can bring about cultural transformation, strengthen community bonds, and ultimately reduce violence by developing a renewed sense of identity and belonging.

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UNDERLYING ISSUES WITH VIOLENCE

In recent years, there has been an increase in gun violence across the City of Philadelphia as a whole. It has increased to epidemic proportions. The crisis has historically impacted young black males, but it has recently encompassed people from all walks of life, including women and children.

A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE

In recent years, gun violence has become an epidemic in Philadelphia. Victims not only include young black males but also women and children. This has led me to question the underlying thinking of an African in America who resorts to gun violence.

A PHILADELPHIA CASE

Introduction To speak on gun violence in Philadelphia, I wanted to get a feel of the climate around gun violence. My research has led me to news reports on gun violence in Philadelphia being the equivalent of an everyday mass shooting.

CRIME AND BLAME

Crime in the Black community is always viewed in the media as a problem inherent in the community. Rarely do we hear the atmosphere that this phenomenon was created in, namely white patriarchal domination.

A proud native of North Philadelphia, he holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Africology and African American Studies.