In a community like the East End, where there are no banks, movie theaters or grocery stores, barbershops and beauty parlors become the community centers. A place where the residents can exchange information and are free to express themselves.
Travis
19-year-old Travis spends his days watching the street.
Sam's Barbershop
At Sam's barbershop everyone has an opinion on gangs, no snitching, the police and living in the East End.
Bernard Robinson
Community activist, Bernard Robinson, explains the East End.
Annistine Patrick
Annistine Patrick sees the differences between 40 years ago and today.
Community Meeting
Newport News police meet with East End residents.
Gun Buy-Back
As part of their program to make the area safer, the police buy back guns.
Introduction
See the introduction video to this project. A quick overview of 2007 homicides and how they affect the citizens of Newport News.
2007 Homicides
Where did the 2007 homicides occur? Who died? An interactive map gives you the answers and lets you explore the killings.
