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NO SNITCHING,
NO SUSPECTS

Bernard Robinson has done many things in his life –
he was a founding member of the doo-wop group
Del-Vikings, served in the Air Force, fought racial discrimination within the Postal Service and has been a life long civic leader in the East End. In his 70s, Robinson still is determined to make his community a better place.

 

Bernard Robinson
Travis
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19-year-old Travis spends his days watching the street.
Annistine Patrick
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Annistine Patrick sees the differences between 40 years ago and today.
Sam's Barbershop
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At Sam's barbershop everyone has an opinion on gangs, no snitching, the police and living in the East End.
Community Meeting
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Newport News police meet with East End residents.
Bernard Robinson
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Community activist, Bernard Robinson, explains the East End.
Gun Buy-Back
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As part of their program to make the area safer, the police buy back guns.
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See the introduction video to this project. A quick overview of 2007 homicides and how they affect the citizens of Newport News.
2007 Homicides
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Where did the 2007 homicides occur? Who died? An interactive map gives you the answers and lets you explore the killings.