Hi John —

It’s still Black History Month! Want to know why? Because Black history is EVERY month. Today and every day, we want to honor and center the contributions of Black leaders, organizers, advocates, and changemakers.

Too often, politicians overlook the disproportionate impact gun violence has on communities of color. That’s why centering Black voices in the gun violence prevention movement is essential to building a safe, just future for all.

Unfortunately, new data from the Mapping Police Violence shows the problem is getting worse, not better, especially when we look at police violence. In 2023, Black people were 2.6 times more likely to be killed by the police than white people. That’s unacceptable.

It’s up to us to organize and make change.

We HAVE TO do everything in our power to end the scourge of police violence, John.

Please spread the word by sharing our Instagram post above, and help us tackle ALL forms of gun violence by taking action below:

• Join the fight to end all forms of gun violence at MarchForOurLives.org/Take-Action
• Donate to The Bail Project: The Bail Project is an organization that provides free bail assistance to thousands of low-income people every year. Support their fight to create a more just, equitable, and humane pretrial system here >>
• Support Black-owned businesses: ByBlack is a nonprofit organization that works to create meaningful economic opportunities for Black people by removing the barriers to support Black businesses. Find a Black-owned business near you >>
• Support the BRAVE Youth Leaders of Saint Sabina who do critical work in Chicago to combat violence and build peace. Learn about the BRAVE Youth Leaders Program >>

Thanks for being part of the fight.

In solidarity,
March For Our Lives