Why Does Joy Behar Belittle Black Americans Who Own Guns to Protect Their Families?

Joy Behar of ABC’s ‘The View’ appears to possess an unfortunate ignorance of African-Americans and their desire for the God-given right to safety. Here attitude seems to border on bigotry. Sadly, that’s a pattern for Behar. “Here’s the thing: once black people get guns in this country, the gun laws will change. Trust me,” Behar … Read more

Lane: Whenever My Husband Leaves, I Feel a Need to Protect My Family

The point of this project is to recondition myself, and others, toward the more positive view of Black people and guns: to promote a more balanced archive of images of African Americans with firearms by showing responsible gun owners — those who use the weapons for sport, hobby and protection. I hope these photos bring … Read more

Michael Render: There’s Nothing Radical About Black Gun Ownership

Instead, when it comes to Black people, much of the narrative around guns is associated with gun violence in Black and poor communities. I empathize with people who have been traumatized because of gun violence. I feel for those whose only experience with guns has been violent or negative. It is tragic and it is … Read more