Last week, Brenda D. Joiner MHRM and Aalayah Eastmond spoke at the United Nations about their experiences with gun violence in America. There are more guns than people and more firearm dealers than McDonald’s in the United States of America. Aalayah Eastmond is a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting and lost her uncle to gun violence years earlier. She has spent years of her life dedicated to ending gun violence through her work founding Brady’s youth-led initiative, TeamENOUGH, and now on Brady’s organizing team. Brenda Haymon lost her father, Robert Godwin Sr., seven years ago when he was shot and killed on Easter Sunday while out for a walk. She now is the director of Human Resources at Brady, working to free America from gun violence. Gun violence in America is a public health crisis, but as both Aalayah and Brenda said to the UN, this doesn’t have to be our reality. A better, more peaceful world is possible.
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Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual convening of the AAPI Against Gun Violence Coalition. AAPI Victory Alliance, in partnership with Newtown Action Alliance, Moms Rising, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and Hope and Heal Fund will be hosting this in-person event in Houston, Texas, on April 15-16. Last year’s convening brought together #gunviolence prevention, Asian American, and racial justice advocacy organizations to Washington, DC to connect and dive more deeply into how gun violence impacts #AAPI communities and why it is a civil rights issue for AAPIs. The goal for this year's convening is to expand the coalition and center local and state groups, building in “community” connections and empower them, diving into these topics: - Understanding the Unseen Impact of Hate and Fear on AAPI Communities - Exploring the Deadly Intersection of Domestic Violence and Firearms - Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening AAPI Movement for Gun Safety - Real World Case Studies: Allen, Texas, and Uvalde - Fostering Cross-Racial Solidarity in Gun Violence Prevention - Tackling Soaring Suicide Rates and Ensuring Safe Firearm Storage - Media's Role: AAPI Journalists Covering Rising Gun Violence - Red State Leadership in Gun Violence Prevention Thank you for sharing, Dr. Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD and Swati Narayan!! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3xvTRC2 #drivingbetterhealthtogether
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In wake of #massshootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events Cap Black: TOTALLY understandable and totally underscores need for effective #eventsecurity actively assessing crowds for potential threats and some kind of #firstdefender response if capable. #protectionofficer #protectionprofessional #protector
I hope these will be (nearly) my last words arising from the Kansas City parade shooting last week. Now it's about providing context and perspective. In an interview I was asked if some types of events are more prone to gun violence than others, a question that was never raised after school or church shootings. Here was my answer: "If you want to reduce the odds of getting shot, you have to reduce the number of guns. It is that simple," he said. "The common denominator is not the type of event or whether children are present or absent. It's guns."
In wake of mass shootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events
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As we recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day today, Spectrum is again calling for action to be taken to address the public health crisis of gun violence. In 2024, the urgency of addressing gun violence is clearer than ever, and our campaign from last year remains vital to the health of all. Learn more about how you can get involved. https://lnkd.in/gCfVpYve
Reflecting on Gun Violence Awareness Day 2024
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Today is National Wear Orange Day, a day to honor Hadiya Pendleton and the over 43,000 victims of gun violence in the U.S. each year. Observed every June, Wear Orange Day raises awareness about the impact of gun violence. The Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention, along with the nation, commemorates Gun Violence Awareness Month, which began in 2013 after Hadiya’s tragic death. Wearing orange symbolizes safety and remembrance. In 2022, over 800 lives were lost to gun violence in LA County, including 500 homicides and over 300 suicides. Gun violence affects families physically, emotionally, and financially, with direct costs exceeding $570 million and additional costs from lost work and quality of life over $9 billion. Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) are a vital tool to help prevent harm by temporarily removing firearms from individuals at risk. Learn more about GVROs and how to obtain one to help keep our communities safe. #WearOrange #GunViolenceAwareness
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The best response to tragedy is action. On October 25, 2023, tragedy struck Lewiston, Maine, when a man armed with an assault weapon killed 18 innocent people and scarred countless others. Following the horrific tragedy, @Brady joined Maine lawmakers and advocates in working tirelessly to pass legislation to prevent further acts of gun violence. While it wasn’t easy, ultimately elected officials listened to constituents and passed effective solutions that will save lives. Just recently two bills became law which: ☑️Expand Background checks to cover most gun sales ☑️Improve the state’s “yellow flag” law by allowing family members to petition for extreme risk protection orders ☑️Create injury and violence prevention programs ☑️Create a mandatory 72-hour waiting period for certain firearms Learn more about what Brady is doing to help communities across the country respond with action by visiting us at: https://lnkd.in/euRvSUZT
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Gun violence is not normal, and Americans do not need to accept it as such. We have the tools, strategies, and people to prevent daily tragedies resulting from this violence. But for too long, the federal government has dramatically underspent on proven community-based programs that address the root causes of gun violence, while spending billions in reactive interventions after harmful and fatal incidents have already occurred. It’s time for a proactive approach. Tell Congress to pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act now to provide federal grants for community violence intervention programs.
Tell Congress: Gun Violence Has No Place in Our Community
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Gun violence isn’t normal, and Americans don’t need to accept it as such. With the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, Congress can make communities safer by investing directly in the people and communities most affected to stop gun violence before it happens. Take the next 15 seconds of your day to sign the petition to urge Congress to take action.
Tell Congress: Gun Violence Has No Place in Our Community
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Highlighting the Asian Pacific Fund's call to action: - Investing in community education on the risks of gun ownership, promoting responsible gun ownership, and safe storage practices - Embracing community-based violence interventions (CVI) to reduce gun-related harm and support CVI programs targeting high-risk individuals in historically marginalized communities
This week, as we remember and honor the 18 lives lost in the tragic mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, the Asian Pacific Fund, Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) Fund, and Hope and Heal Fund call for our communities to participate and speak out to end gun violence. As a community, Asian Americans have expressed strong support for taking action to end gun violence; however, Asian Americans have also demonstrated a surge in gun ownership within our community despite the inherent risks that access to firearms poses, escalating hate-motivated violence. Both facts are rooted in fear – fear of othering, fear of violence, and fear that current systems don’t adequately protect our communities. In California, Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group, constituting 17% of the state’s residents. With such a significant presence, it is imperative that we actively participate and speak out on root causes and community-centered solutions that promote safety for all. We must empower ourselves to confront this issue of gun violence and dare to take decisive action, including: - Investing in community education on the risks of gun ownership, promoting responsible gun ownership, safe storage practices, and background checks, and empowering through education to prevent accidents and misuse - Embracing community-based violence interventions (CVI) to reduce gun-related harm and support CVI programs targeting high-risk individuals in affected communities By being a part of the solution, we not only safeguard our community but also contribute to the broader effort in addressing and mitigating the impacts of gun violence. #EndGunViolence #HalfMoonBay #MontereyPark #AAPI #AsianAmerican
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As if people getting killed, wounded, and traumatized isn't enough, mass shootings and gun-related violence take far more of a toll than many imagine. There are many others in the impact radius. From nearby shop owners having to shutter their businesses to area homeowners watching their property values plummet, the cracks run far and deep. To learn more about these 'forgotten' victims of gun violence and what you can do to keep your people and property safe, check out the Gun Violence Research Center's eye-opening report, "The Real Cost of Gun Violence." Read it now and share it with your team: https://lnkd.in/g6K9ZzWy
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Gun violence is the leading cause of premature death in the United States, costing the country approximately $557 billion per year and New York approximately $11.4 billion per year.1 In 2022, there were 44,231 firearm-related deaths and 38,498 firearm-related injuries nationally.2 Both in New York and nationally, gun violence impacts Black and Hispanic communities at higher rates than white communities. Black people are 10 times more likely to be killed and 18 times more likely to be injured by a gun than their white counterparts.3 These numbers are driven by a small subset of neighborhoods that continue to experience a disproportionate burden of gun violence due to historic disinvestment, racist policies, and systemic oppression.
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