Posted by Duane On October - 14 - 2004ADD COMMENTS
...For example, look at supermarkets, one key aspect of neighborhood commercial activity. Many low-income communities of color do not have full- service supermarkets and therefore residents have limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Not surprisingly, the diets of many of these neighborhood residents tend to be unhealthy, with more calories and fat. Further, lack of access to healthy foods translates into greater problems with being overweight or obese, which leads ...More
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Posted by Duane On October - 14 - 2004ADD COMMENTS
Rockford, Illinois- Another armed robbery took place in Rockford less than three hours earlier on the same street. Police say four African-American men wearing black masks and black hoodies walked into "Discount Cigarettes, Pop and Chips" in the 2600 block of 11th St. just before 9 p.m. Two of the men were armed with handguns. (full article) If you are going to go out, rob Fort Knox, not a discount store. DON'T ...More
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