John Rosenthal reacts to the favorable outcome of a proposal for accountability by minority shareholders. Boston, MA – Today, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility won a resolution at the shareholder meeting of American Outdoor, Inc. (formally Smith and Wesson). The resolution requires American Outdoor Brands to create a report on the risks of their …
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Gun Reform Update: Concert Across America
It’s been awhile since we last shared news but we were busy marching #50MilesMore last month! We are so proud of our students for using their voices and their feet for gun violence prevention. Before we share more details on their amazing march, here are some events coming up: Sept 20th-30th – The national Concert …
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CITIES NATIONWIDE PARTICIPATING IN “CONCERT ACROSS AMERICA TO END GUN VIOLENCE”
(Boston, MA. – September 19th, 2018) This week, a coalition – including students from Parkland and Newtown — with gun violence prevention artists, activists and organizations will reprise last year’s Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. Events range from selfie soloists to over 40 live concerts, digitally connected by #ConcertAcrossAmerica and ConcertAcrossAmerica.org. Ten days …
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A Protest March from Worcester to Springfield
The 50 Miles More: Massachusetts march in 2018, led by local youth activists, started in Worcester on August 23rd and ended August 26th with a rally at Smith & Wesson in Springfield. The protest march and rally aimed to keep gun reform issues in the national spotlight and to draw attention to the fact that …
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Why I March – By Amelia
With just eight days until the walk, we continue to hear from students about why they will be walking 50 miles for gun violence prevention. You can join them at the end of their walk on August 26th at Smith and Wesson in Springfield, get details here. The following was written by Amelia, a rising senior …
Why I march- by Vikiana
Students will be convening on August 22nd for a 50 mile walk across Massachusetts for gun violence prevention. Below, Vikiana, a rising senior at Boston Latin Academy, writes why she is marching for gun violence prevention: “I march because others can not. I march for those who have been killed in their classroom, on their walk …
Parkland Community Members Join 50 Mile March
Parkland Survivor David Hogg and Parkland Victim Parent Manuel Oliver Will Join Local High School Students for 50 Mile March to Smith & Wesson Headquarters Boston, MA– Today, Parkland shooting survivor and March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg, and Manuel Oliver parent of deceased Parkland student Joaquin Oliver, announced that they would join …
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Why I March- By Trevaughn
With just two weeks to go to until the 50 Miles More Massachusetts march from Worcester to Springfield, we are posting another blog written by the student organizers. The march will be held August 22nd through August 26th, with a rally outside of Smith and Wesson at the end. The entry below was written by …
Why I March- By Chinaly
With just three weeks to go to until the 50 Miles More Massachusetts march from Worcester to Springfield, we are posting another blog written by the student organizers. The march will be held August 22nd through August 26th, with a rally outside of Smith and Wesson at the end. The entry below was written by …
Why I March- By Jack
As we approach the 50 Miles More Massachusetts march from Worcester to Springfield, we’ll be posting blogs written by the student organizers. The march will be held August 22nd through August 26th, with a rally outside of Smith and Wesson at the end. The entry below was written by Jack, a 16 year-old student leader …