John–

When I think about Black History Month, I look back to the Black leaders
who have fought the good fight for our progress: Nelson Mandela and Martin
Luther King Jr. are two people who I've looked up to for inspiration and
encouragement, especially during my involvement with Students Demand
Action. Their commitment to peace and patience, along with their passion
to fight for equality, are powerful attributes I try my best to embody.

Black History Month is a time to honor and remember the achievements and
resilience of our Black communities throughout history while also
recognizing the challenges we still face today.

As someone of both African American and Ethiopian heritage, I love seeing
the beautiful interconnections among the cultures within the Black
community.

And as much as I love how far we've come, I can't help but also
acknowledge that there are still many obstacles to overcome.

Gun violence disproportionately affects Black communities compared to
non-Black communities.

After years of seeing the trauma caused by gun violence among my peers and
in communities across the country, I wanted to feel like a part of the
solution. That's why I joined Students Demand Action.

[ [link removed] ]There are thousands of Students and Moms Demand Action volunteers like
me and like you fighting to create a future free from gun violence. For
us, for our Black communities, and for future generations,
John, will you join us?

Black youth are disproportionately affected by gun violence, so it makes
it that much more important to have Black voices like mine in this
movement. Having more Black voices in our movement builds power, power to
build on the progress we deserve. Being in this movement has taught me so
much about how I can use my voice and my background to get more students
involved.

Seeing how much this movement has grown, and seeing how many Black
students are already involved fills me with so much hope. Despite
adversity, we are in this together, and just like our Black leaders and
communities in the past, we are making a difference and we will create
change.

[ [link removed] ]Join our movement and help create a future free from gun violence for
all of us.

Thank you for being in this movement,

Sabrina Moore
She/Her/Hers
Students Demand Action

P.S. [ [link removed] ]Learn more about how Students Demand Action is amplifying Black
Student Organizing. Or [ [link removed] ]join our Black Student Affinity Group to connect
with other Black student organizers working to end gun violence in their
communities.


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