There was big news from Smith & Wesson shareholders. They voted in favor of issuing a report on gun violence and safety! On the calendar: October 6th (Saturday) – Election Season Launch with South Shore Moms Demand Action. October 16th (Tuesday) – David Hogg speaks at Boston Public Library on student actvism and gun control. October 19-21st …
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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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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 …
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 …
High School Students Announce 50 Mile March to Smith & Wesson Headquarters
Stop Handgun Violence, March for Our Lives: Boston, and 50 Miles More Partner to Help in the Effort to Stop Gun Violence across the country Boston, MA– Today, Massachusetts non-profit Stop Handgun Violence, March For Our Lives: Boston, and national youth-led gun reform movement 50 Miles More announce the launch of a 50 mile …
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Response to Santa Fe, TX School Shooting
Stop Handgun Violence Response to Santa Fe High School Mass Shooting Boston, MA– This morning, news of another horrific mass school shooting in Santa Fe Texas broke leaving at least 10 dead and an unknown number of students and teachers injured. According to the Gun Violence Archive this is the 35thschool shooting where someone has …
MA Gun Reform Update: Speaker DeLeo supports ERPO
The theme of this week’s update is once again ERPO! But first, a look at upcoming events: May 12th (Saturday) – Inaugural fundraiser of the New England Marjory Stoneham Douglas Alumni May 13th (Sunday) – 22nd Annual Mothers’ Day Walk For Peace in Boston. June date TBD – Cambridge Gun Buy Back. June 2nd (Saturday) – National Gun Violence Awareness Day. June 2nd (Saturday) – …
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