Let's Talk About It with Jenny White/My son was murdered, and I don't know why

African-American men comprise just 6% of the U. S. population, but almost 40% of its murder victims. In LA, their deaths are so commonplace that, if mentioned by the media at all, they tend to be dismissed as "gang-related." It suggests some lives are worth less than others.

Detroit has the highest murder and violent crime rate of any major city in the country, according to the FBI.The report defines murder and non-negligent manslaughter as the "willful non-negligent kiling of one human being by another.

"What we try to make sure is understood is, homicide is a public health issue, because it is a major cause of death among black makes in Detroit.