John–

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, David McAtee, and the countless other murders of Black people in the United States that don't make headlines are beyond heartbreaking.

For generations, Black and brown communities have been dying at the hands of all forms of racism and white supremacy, and have also been the disproportionate victims of gun violence – including by the police. The racist and senseless murders we've seen across the country are horrific and inexcusable, as are the President's reckless, racist, and incendiary calls for additional violence.

Our mission to end gun violence is linked to a crisis that is centuries older – systemic racism. Black lives matter, and we must do everything in our power to dismantle anti-Black racism and white supremacy. We are learning from and listening to Black and brown led organizations across the country. We are supporting organizations – particularly those led by Black people and other people of color – committed to ending gun violence and the impact of racial injustice.

In solidarity with the organizations leading the fight against racism and white supremacy, we ask, if you are able, to support groups that are working locally at the intersection of racial justice and gun violence prevention. Our volunteers across the country are raising money to support many of these groups in their communities, and Everytown will match all donations made to these organizations dollar for dollar.

Thank you for your support.

Everytown for Gun Safety