As we observe Black History Month, John, we’re facing a hard truth — but also a hopeful one.
Gun violence in the United States is not random. For generations, it has been concentrated in Black communities that were denied opportunity through systemic racism, chronic underinvestment, and political decisions that left entire neighborhoods behind.
But this violence is not inevitable.
Across the country, Black leaders and community organizers are proving that when communities are trusted and resourced, lives can be saved. In cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., focused violence intervention, mentorship, and community-led safety efforts are helping reduce shootings and homicides.
At the same time, the gun industry continues to profit from this crisis. Its marketing and political influence flood communities with more guns while blocking accountability, worsening harm in the places already hit hardest.
This is why March For Our Lives focuses on engaging young people and telling the full story of gun violence. We challenge the systems that profit from violence, and push for real solutions rooted in prevention, accountability, and care.
Thank you for standing with us,
March For Our Lives
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