Blog 80
A Mother’s View: There will never be one solution to ending gun violence
As of today there have been 435 murders and counting. There are only 365 days in a year, therefore here in Philadelphia we have surpassed the days of the year by 62 murders. Please multiply 427 X 2= 854. This number represents the parents of the murdered victims. Take 854 x 2 =1,708 which represents […]
Police recorded 57 homicides in September 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, and so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. In September, Philadelphia reached a distressing milestone: 400 people […]
Police recorded 40 homicides in August 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, and so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. In August, 40 people were killed by homicide in […]
Richard Jackson, 40, hardworking provider who wanted the best for his family
When Tia Wilson ordered a Jolly Rancher cocktail at a sports bar one night in 2005, her selection sparked a conversation with a man who turned out to be much sweeter than her drink. Tia, who was 23 at the time, was at the bar with a few family members watching the Bernard Hopkins fight […]
Police recorded 50 homicides in July 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, and so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. Gun violence in Philadelphia continues devastate families and communities. […]
A Mother’s View: Enough is Enough
On July 18, 2021, the news aired as Deemika Brown laid comfortably across her bed, deep in thought about her son Terrell, who was murdered a couple years ago in Darby, Pa. Reporter Katie Katro of 6ABC was reporting from a corner store at 50th and Haverford where a 1-year-old child was shot while in […]
Writing Heals: A Trauma Storytelling Program for Those Affected by Gun Violence
The Philadelphia Obituary Project is excited to partner with Storiez Trauma Narratives for three free virtual summer storytelling workshops for people impacted by gun violence. This special program, Writing Heals, is funded by the city’s Targeted Community Investment Grant. The program will be led by Dr. Meagan Corrado, a licensed clinical social worker. This program will help […]
A Mother’s View: Social media can be devastating to families of murder victims
Social media has come into our lives, and at times it rules our lives. Just think back when you were a teenager—going to the roller skating rink or having your own phone line in your room might have been highlights. Today, teenagers have their own iPhones with Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and Twitter. These platforms allow […]
Police recorded 58 murders in Philadelphia in June 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, and so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. Gun violence in Philadelphia continues to rise at a […]
A Mother’s View: Facing Father’s Day when your father—or son—has been lost to gun violence
Father’s Day began in 1910 and was intended to honor fathers annually on every third Sunday in June. This tribute and honor has been passed on from generation to generation to show gratitude to our fathers. This year Father’s Day will be different for many families throughout Philadelphia. As of June 17, there have been […]
Police recorded 46 murders in Philly in May 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, even during the pandemic. And so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. In May, 46 people were […]
A Mother’s View: Crying Out
Unfortunately, we’ve had to welcome even more families into this club no one wants to be a part of. To date, there have been 199 murders this year and counting. Many of us have visited No Gun Zone and Unsolved Murders in Philadelphia on Instagram and never thought our loved ones’ pictures would appear on […]
Police recorded 53 murders in Philly in April 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, even during the pandemic. And so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. In April 2021, 53 people […]
A Mother’s View: Losing a grandchild is a different kind of loss
It was about 6 a.m. on July 5, 2017 when I left the hospital to go to tell my mother the worst news ever. I recall driving and asking God to give me the correct words to say. I got to her house not knowing she was already up, and I began to tell her […]
Police recorded 45 murders in Philly in March 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, even during the pandemic. And so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. In March, 45 people were […]
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