Community members march to demand an end to shootings in Albany
The night before an anti-violence march and speak-out was set to depart from Swinburne Park, gunshots were reported on Third Street just blocks from the park. It was an all-too fam
A mother’s two-year fight for justice may end up in lesser charges for abuser
Yolanda Richardson struggled to hold back tears outside Albany County Court. Behind her, a group of local activists placed their hands on her shoulders to comfort her. She was ther
This Saturday: Stop the Violence Unity March & Speakout
Albany Proper is joining local community members, activists, businesses, and organizations as we come together to uplift our communities which have been plagued with gun violence.
At speak-out, Albany youth feel the weight of community violence
Xji -Anne Hudson isn’t often at a loss for words. “I’m usually a person that you give me a topic and I can go on and on and on. If I could rap I could make amazing songs,”