A Fresh Cut Conversation: A Closer Look At Gun Violence In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — CBS3 anchor Ukee Washington engaged in a passionate discussion about the gun violence crisis continuing in Philadelphia. On a sunny, spring afternoon Washington popped into the First Decisions Barbershop in West Philadelphia.

There were activists, pastors, and men coming to just get a fresh cut. That was the brainchild of A Fresh Cut Conversation: Violence Solutions.

More than a dozen men shared how they’ve lost loved ones and where so many youths, especially in the Black community, continue to go down the wrong path.

But out of a deep conversation, everyone at the shop said the burden can’t fall on city officials alone.

Watch “A Fresh Cut Conversation: Violence Solutions” above.