National Gun Violence Awareness Day

National Gun Violence Awareness Day asks everyone who believes we can do more to save American lives from gun violence to do one simple thing: Wear Orange.

We Wear Orange in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and all those impacted by gun violence. Hadiya Pendleton was 15 years old when she was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013. Just one week earlier, Hadiya had performed with her high school majorette squad at President Obama's second inaugural parade.

Films

A Block From Home

By: Brandon Ragnot

A victim of gun violence, Brandon Ragnot, his family and friends share intimate interviews, along with news footage and to take us through being shot in the head to subsequent path to healing.

Azim Khamisa: The Tool of Forgiveness

By: The Institute for Advancing Unity/The Working Group

A grieving father overcomes tragedy by creating something beautiful in his son's name - Tariq Khamisa.

'Keiko Fukazawa' directed by Anabelle Vo honored by Eva Haller

By: Abigail Richardson

The short film 'Keiko Fukazawa’ directed by Anabelle Vo is a finalist at 19th the MY HERO International Film Festival.

Blessed is the Peacemaker

By: Taqi Juba

Blessed is the Peacemaker is a short film developed by Wide Angle Youth Media's Mentoring Video Project.

NON VIOLENCE

By: Mendy Kanu

A song for peace and to urge people to stay away from the violence on the streets.

HELLO SUNSHINE

By: Joe Quint

From giving comfort to families to saving the lives of over 500 folks in addiction, Roz knows that her healing and her survival depends upon healing others.

Stories

Cameron Kasky: Fighting for Gun Reform

By: Naomi Gledhill

Read about Cameron Kasky, a survivor of the Parkland tragedy fighting for gun reform in the U.S.

Shannon Watts: A Driving Force Behind Gun Violence Prevention

By: Abigail Richardson

Shannon Watts is a prominent figure in the fight against gun violence in the United States

Keiko Fukazawa

By: Anabelle Vo & Margot Bennett

Keiko Fukazawa uses her art to address an issue that has greatly impacted the quality of life in America: gun violence.

“We call BS”: Gun Control Activist Emma González Radiates Power

By: Natalia Osuna

Brian Cooke

By: Lily Cooke

Brian Cooke works long days for his family, including writing articles about topics like gun violence.

Emma Gonzalez

By: Analeah Mafnas

Having survived the February 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting Florida, Emma co-founded the gun-control groups Never Again and March for Our Lives.

Stories from the Christian Science Monitor

Gun violence took their sons. Now these moms help others navigate grief.

By: Jacob Posner

January 3, 2024 - Losing someone to gun violence can leave loved ones despondent. But the force of that sadness can also be channeled into supporting others. [CSM Story]