Tatyana Ali
Just got word from one of the family members of Derrion Albert that first degree murder charges of one of the four teens charged with the murder were dropped a few moments ago in court. ‘At court for my fam Gen and Vonus (of Altgeld Gardens.) One of the four involved was found not guilty. […]
As I heard the news about Derrion Albert, the 16-year-old young scholar who was murdered, my heart wept. It wept because he was murdered by a group of high schoolers-his peers, a senseless death. While countless others stood by and watched, another young life was wasted. So I have to ask myself what’s going on? […]
Members of President Obama’s cabinet were here in Chicago yesterday to address the teen violence in the city as a reaction to the brutal death of Derrion Albert. Before I get into what they did and didn’t cover, as a Chicagoan, who was the victim of the violence in this city at the tender age 7-years-old, I […]
Over the last two years I’ve spent a lot of time thinking or talking or writing about the role of young people in the age of Obama. Eager to change our country- that’s the mark of today’s youth, right? Incidences like what happened to Derrion Albert almost make me question if I’m just projecting what […]
The line had slowly come to a halt. Stretching around the inside of the church were hundreds of people, who had come to this holy place of worship to pay their respects to the life of a sixteen-year-old young man. Outside on the street corner, on this cold, crisp autumn day in Chicago, were a […]
**UPDATE** I just spoke with Derrion’s grandfather and they have set up a fund to help cover the very costly funeral expenses. PLEASE give whatever you can. No amount is too small. Via Paypal (Send Money) email: derrionjalbert@yahoo.com Via Mail: Derrion Albert Memorial Fund10126 S. Aberdeen StreetChicago, IL 60643 —————— After the incredible show of […]
***UPDATE*** Global Grind would like to thank Bow Wow for his generous donation to the Derrion Albert Memorial Fund. It’s not too late for you to contribute; no amount is too small. If you would like to support please click here http://bit.ly/2YrCQH
***UPDATE*** Global Grind would like to thank Bow Wow for his generous donation to the Derrion Albert Memorial Fund. It’s not too late for you to contribute; no amount is too small. If you would like to support please click here http://bit.ly/2YrCQH
Family, friends and members of the community in Chicago gathered for a vigil to Derrion Albert who was beaten to death late last week during a school melee.