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Tag: JOHN YOUNG

Sgt. John Young, Mobile PD Alabama News
'How were we breeding such cold, callous killers?': Mobile PD's John Young questions lack of 'outrage' over black-on-black violence

Mobile Police Officer John Young asks, “Where is the outrage over violence in the city?”

BURY THE N WORD 2 Alabama News
Mobile Sgt. John Young calls out Montgomery Mayor Reed's concert for glorifying 'subculture of violence' — 'Any black man promoting that is not worthy of attention'

Mobile police sergeant John Young who gained national attention for calling out violence in black communities is encouraging Montgomery residents to “vote their conscience” in Tuesday’s mayoral election between incumbent Steven Reed and Barrett Gilbreath.

Mobile police Sgt John Young Alabama News
Mobile officer John Young calls for restoring family values to counter 'subculture of gun violence involving young black men'

Mobile police officer John Young gave a viral speech in June 2022 following the murder of 14-year-old Ciara Jackson about the “subculture of gun violence involving young black men.” Now over a year later, he’s still calling for a change in the black community to address the crime and violence in Mobile and other cities in America.

Mobile police Sgt John Young Alabama News
Mobile police officer wants to bury 'n-word' with real funeral services across city

Sgt. John Young with Mobile Police Department has always been outspoken about things he is passionate about. Just one year ago, he went viral online after speaking at a press conference about youth violence in the city of Mobile, particularly within the black community.