Sharif Garner

In the city of Philadelphia, on November 1, 2009, the life of 18-year-old Sharif Garner was tragically cut short. An African-American male, Garner was shot and killed in what has been described as an argument with a friend over a bicycle in North Philadelphia. His death was a stark reminder of the gun violence that plagued the city, particularly affecting its young men.

The pain for Sharif's family was compounded just nine days later when his 21-year-old brother, Kiheem McBride, was also ...

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