On June 17, 2015, a white supremacist opened fire during a prayer service at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC, killing the church’s pastor and eight worshippers. Today we remember the victims, hold their loved ones in our hearts, and renew our commitment to #DisarmHate.
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When hate comes armed, it can be deadly. From Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, to a historic African-American church in Charleston, to a bar in Kansas, the common factor is that it is too easy for hateful people to get guns in our country. We must do more to #DisarmHate.
On National Coming Out Day, we’re reaffirming our commitment to disarm hate and protect LGBTQ+ Americans and their right to live full and joyful lives, free from the threat of gun violence. 🌈
“It is past time to disarm hate.” - Bobby C Martin, and Busy Beaver Button Co’s Buttons Over Bullets contributing artist. Get the full button pack here. #DisarmHate
🚨Big news! Students Demand Action has an official Instagram account. Give it a follow and share it with a young person in your life who wants to join the movement to end gun violence: instagram.com/studentsdemand 🧡
When guns are are involved in a hate crime, they make threats more credible and empower hate-filled individuals to make fatal decisions. #DisarmHate
We must work to #DisarmHate that is driven by prejudice against race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender or gender identity, or other core parts of a person’s identity.
For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans women of color, gun violence is an everyday threat. Learn more about why we need to #DisarmHate here.
Need some March For Our Lives sign inspiration after the incredible National Walkout Day? Look no further than the beautiful collection of posters made by @refinery29. Check them all out here.
Text MARCH to 644-33 to find a local March For Our Lives and get involved with the movement to end gun violence.
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Before I go, I just want to remind everyone about the March For Our Lives this Saturday, March 24. There are hundreds of marches happening across the world, and you can find one near you here.
Also, if you’re a student who wants to get involved in the movement to end gun violence, you should consider getting involved with Students Demand Action. Sign up here.
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Saturday is the first day of National Gun Violence Survivors Week – when we ask everyone to shine a spotlight on the stories of Americans who have had loved ones taken by gun violence, who have been wounded or threatened with a gun, or witnessed a shooting.
We’ll be sharing the stories of survivors and statistics that highlight the impact of gun violence.