Black Stories

Why These Black Students Are Taking Action on Gun Violence Prevention

Young Black Changemakers Summit: 2023 Recap

The Deadly—Yet Predictable—Results of Combining Hate with Easy Access to Guns

On August 26, 2023, we witnessed yet another new headline in a tragically familiar story: Black people being killed simply for existing.

Meet Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action

Angela Ferrell-Zabala: We Find Joy in the Hardest Spots

Jakoby Mitchell: Turning Our Pain Into Purpose

No More Red Dots: Looking for Creative Ways to Overcome Obstacles

Congresswoman Nikema Williams: Together, We Can Do Better

Strutting Through Grief

Rep. Mike A. Gipson: Answer the Calling

Kathy Elaine McKnight: We Aren’t Taking No For an Answer

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Involved

Donnitta Marie Sinclair: Growing, Rebuilding, Restoring, and Healing Our Community

Dr. Lorenzo Neal: How We’re Bringing Actualized Change

Jenevia Blanks: All You Have To Do Is Show Up

The best way to deal with and overcome trauma is to openly acknowledge its presence

Crystal Turner: ‘Not only am I here for you, I’m right beside you in this fight’

State Legislator Spotlight

Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.

Terry ‘Uncle T’ Williams: Show compassion in hopes that healing will prevail

Zalena Giles: Gun violence should not impede children’s futures

Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.

Sadiqa N. Reynolds: As gun violence increases, so does the loss of potential

Aaron Foster: It takes a community to heal a community

Black History Month This Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black leadership, advocacy, and resilience in the gun violence prevention movement.

Beverly F. Smith-Brown: Meet people where they are with compassion

Open letter to Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery, and all Americans