Long Way Down by Anahi Rodriguez-Sanchez

Gun Violence In America

1290603 — 2023-11-15 13:19:08 UTC

Gun Violence is prevalent everywhere but it mostly disproportionately impacts people of color, men & boys in deprived communities.

Gun Violence In America

1290603 — 2023-11-17 13:26:11 UTC

In 2021, Firearms became the leading cause of death in teens and children in America.

¨This Is America¨ Childish Gambino

1290603 — 2023-11-17 14:22:13 UTC

Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) talks about the reality of being black in America. Childish Gambino has references to multiple violent events and issues of racial prejudice that people of color go through. ¨Guns in my area, I got the strap now, I gotta carry em´¨ refers to the fact that guns are common to have in his neighborhood and are needed in order to survive.

All American Boys

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:00:55 UTC

All American Boys follows two high school teens; Rashad and Quinn. After Quinn witnessed a horrific altercation that happened between Rashad and a police officer whom he presumed he knew fairly he still decided to stand up against police brutality and protested against him. Similarly in Long Way Down after witnessing the death of his brother, Will set out to get revenge for his brother's murder. Both boys wanted to act in retaliation for the horrific events they both witnessed.

Dion Green

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:04:35 UTC

Dion Green is a survivor of a mass shooting that took place in Dayton, Ohio in the fatal shooting his dad and eight other victims were killed. He has made it a mission to speak out about gun violence.

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:06:23 UTC

Gun Violence In America

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:18:33 UTC

Firearms were commonly carried among youths between the ages of 14-17 years old. Gun carrying was prevalent amongst those who experienced violence, suicidal ideation or attempts, or substance use.

The Impact On Children And Teens

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:38:27 UTC

Children and teens experience high rates of gun deaths and injuries in the US. Witnessing a fatal shooting of a friend or family also affects adolescents in America. Black and Latinx children and teens are impacted at higher rates than their white peers.

Gun Violence In America

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:47:58 UTC

Young people in the U.S. are facing gun violence every day in their neighborhoods & schools.

Devonte Friedman

1290603 — 2023-11-20 12:58:31 UTC

Davonte Friedman had stood up to talk to Baltimore City Council members about the research he found whilst doing a youth leadership program. Devonte had spoken about youth violence when talking to city council members. When talking about what he wanted for his 18th birthday he stated ¨I'm glad I made it to see 18.¨ Less than a week later Devonte was shot and killed.

¨We´re All In The Same Gang¨ Dr Dre & MC Ren

1290603 — 2023-11-20 13:33:58 UTC

This song was produced as an anti-violence message in order to reach communities that are affected by violence every day. Violence within communities is a prevalent topic that's mentioned throughout the song. ¨Bein the pimps that we are We're here to speak on a situation that has gone too far Here at home in the ghettos of LA Where a young black brother's not promised to see the next day¨ as mentioned violence is a huge issue and is becoming an overbearing common occurrence.

1290603 — 2023-11-20 13:46:09 UTC

Why we should end gun violence; for our youth

1290603 — 2023-11-20 13:57:15 UTC

A mission to teach kids about gun violence dangers

1290603 — 2023-11-20 14:13:36 UTC

William Electric Black has made it his mission to teach young kids about the dangers of gun violence through nursery rhymes, mimes, and puppetry.

Gun Violence In America

1290603 — 2023-11-20 14:20:31 UTC

Gun violence affects marginalized communities more than anything. Distrust within government institutions & law enforcement can make community members less likely to report victimization and allow a perpetuated cycle of violence to keep forming in these communities.