Project Unloaded

Over half of Chicago’s mass shootings involve victims under 20. Imagine if this same group could leverage social media to address the gun violence epidemic. Moderated by WTTW/Chicago PBS' Joanna Hernandez, join us on Tuesday, October 8 for a panel discussion delving into this topic presented in partnership with The Joyce Foundation, City Club of Chicago, and Thinkinc. Panelists include Nina Vinik, Olivia Brown,MPH, CHES, Selwyn O. Rogers Jr., Jadine Chou, and Laia McClain. RSVP today: https://shorturl.at/Jxbj1 #Chicago #SocialMedia #PublicHealth #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #GenZ #Culture #GunViolence

When people have access to firearms, there is more gun violence and in turn, gun deaths. Project Unloaded Youth Council member Laia McClain shared her perspective with Rita Oceguera for Block Club Chicago/The Trace: https://lnkd.in/gSwpubhD #Culture #Safety #PublicSafety #GunViolence #GenZ #Chicago

Read our statement responding to the tragedy yesterday at Apalachee High School in Georgia: https://lnkd.in/gHd5rKAx #Culture #CultureChange #GunViolence #Schools #Education #Students #Georgia

ICYMI: Lifelong Chicagoan and Project Unloaded Youth Council member Edgar V. took to the stage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. While Project Unloaded is a non-partisan 501(c)3 organization, we were so proud to hear Edgar take to the stage and explain how his experience with gun violence pointed him to advocacy. See more from Edgar in his WTTW/Chicago PBS Latino Voices interview with Joanna Hernandez: https://lnkd.in/guZPT3fc #Storytelling #GenZ #Students #YouthEmpowerment #Culture #CultureChange #Chicago #GunViolence

Two years ago, Edgar V. witnessed a bullet strike a classmate outside his Chicago high school. That terrifying afternoon forced Edgar to confront our society's myths that guns make us safer and inspired him to join Project Unloaded's Youth Council. Project Unloaded is a non-partisan 501(c)c organization not affiliated with the DNC in any way, but we were so proud to see Edgar share his journey and stand up to gun culture on stage last night. See his profile in today's print edition and online via Chicago Sun-Times: https://lnkd.in/eBYP4fP4 #Storytelling #CultureChange #Chicago #Chicagoland #GunViolence #GenZ #Culture #DNC

"When we talk about gun violence as a public health issue, rather than a political football, we’re able to do meaningful work to reduce gun use and save lives - no matter which party has control in Washington." - Nina Vinik Corporate leaders whose work reaches young people can play an important role in resetting cultural norms and narratives that are at the root of our gun violence crisis. Thanks for including Project Unloaded, Rocket Social Impact! #Culture #CSR #GenZ #GunViolence #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #Marketing #SocialMediaMarketing

#GenZ voices in the headlines! Youth Council member Jayden Wright and BUILD Chicago summer program participant Ladanna Wimberly shared their insights on reducing gun violence with The Trace's Rita Oceguera as Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention this week. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gujrXQcN #Chicago #GunViolence #Culture #CultureChange #CommunityEngagement #Storytelling

📲We’re going viral for good! See updates on our summer community partnerships empowering young people to bring their social media savvy to share the message with their peers that teens are safer unarmed. It's all in the latest note from president and founder Nina Vinik. Sign up for our e-newsletter by following the link in the comments. #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #Storytelling #Instagram #Snapchat #TikTok #Storytelling #GenZ #ContentMarketing #GunViolence

No one is immune to the threat of gun violence in America. The constant exposure to footage of a shooting can normalize the incident, allowing us to watch voyeuristically while ignoring the implications of gun violence for the victims, survivors, and communities impacted. Our founder and president Nina Vinik reflects more on this impact from Butler, Pennsylvania in our latest newsletter. Click the link in the comments to join our newsletter and SMS list. #PublicHealth #Culture #Storytelling #GunViolence #GenZ #YouthEmpowerment

Read our statement responding to the deadly gun violence at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania: https://lnkd.in/gvBtqc2e #GunViolence #Culture #CultureChange