John,
Two summers ago, I was in Kentucky when I experienced violence from the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department firsthand. Three of my friends were arrested while we protested for justice in Breonna Taylor’s name, and I was sent to the hospital after police shot us with rubber bullets.
Luckily, they weren’t real bullets, and I wasn’t another Black woman murdered at the hands of police violence.
Two years ago tomorrow, Louisville police officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor. Breonna was a young Black woman, just like me. Her murder reignited a nationwide outcry demanding justice and equity for Black lives — an outcry that I joined, alongside hundreds of protestors in Washington, D.C.
It’s clear that police violence is gun violence.
Breonna was one of the many Black women who were unfairly and unnecessarily stolen by our nation’s ongoing battle with racism and gun violence. We must take action to protect Black lives. Right now, the Senate has the chance to pass sweeping police accountability policies that could save Black lives and chip away at the systemic racism that took Breonna's life. This bill would ban the use of chokeholds, as was used in the murder of George Floyd, and ban no-knock warrants — like the one that police used to enter Breonna's home. This is a critical step in overhauling policing tactics that take the lives of far too many Black Americans.
Since the moment I had to use my classmate’s lifeless body to protect myself from being shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, I have been putting my own body on the line to fight against the gun violence that is predominantly killing Black and Brown people. Now, almost two years after Breonna was murdered, I am asking you to fight with me. In honor of Breonna Taylor, will you sign our petition urging the Senate to pass this critical legislation to address police violence?
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Today, I am remembering Breonna. I am thinking of all the Black women who I am lucky to know and work with every day. I will keep fighting for them and all Black women until we finally address gun violence in this country.
Please join me in this fight. Aalayah Eastmond Gun violence survivor Team ENOUGH Executive Council Member |
RSVP for Brady and Team ENOUGH’s California Virtual Advocacy Week! |
We’re gearing up for our virtual California Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Week, starting March 21 — and you’re invited to join us! We’re mobilizing grassroots supporters to advocate for our priority gun safety bills to protect our communities and save lives.
It’s OK if you’ve never advocated for gun violence prevention before. We’ll set up the meetings with lawmakers and you’ll be joined by expert staff from Brady, Team ENOUGH, and partner organizations to advocate along with you. On March 21, before we start our advocacy, we’ll kick the day off with a “Breakfast for Gun Violence Prevention" at 10 a.m. PT to learn more about priority bills and open the floor for questions.
All you need to do is show up ready to make your voice heard for gun violence prevention in California — we’ll handle the rest! Will you RSVP right now? |
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Episode 175 — Gun Dealers Can be Held Accountable: Brady Legal, the D.C. Sniper Case, and Johnson v. Bullseye
This week, we're joined by Brady Legal Vice President and Chief Counsel Jon Lowy to discuss the 2002 Washington, D.C., sniper attacks that killed 17 people and wounded 9 more. After the shooters were caught, law enforcement discovered that they obtained their gun from a store that had no record of selling the weapon.
Brady Legal brought a lawsuit against the dealer, manufacturer, and shooters. We alleged that the store had exhibited grossly negligent sales practices and that the manufacturer displayed negligence in continuing to supply the store with firearms despite years of ATF audits documenting egregious violations. Jon Lowy shares what it was like to live in Washington, D.C., during the attacks and how Brady Legal won the first settlement with a manufacturer for a gun used in a criminal shooting.
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In 2018, 25-year-old Rachel Duncan was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend — a prohibited gun purchaser — after he obtained the murder weapon at a gun store and shooting range. |
Rachel and her mother Gail. |
After the shooting, Rachel’s mother, Gail Duncan, channeled her grief and pain into action. She went on to dedicate her life to raising awareness around domestic violence and gun violence. In 2020, Gail worked with Brady Legal to file a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against the shooting range and store that allowed Rachel’s shooter to leave with a firearm. Since then, she has continued to speak out about her daughter’s murder and loopholes in laws that make it far too easy for prohibited gun purchasers to obtain firearms. Just last week, Gail joined our podcast to discuss what happened to Rachel and what it was like to pursue legal relief after the shooting.
We are honored to work with Gail in her fight for justice on behalf of Rachel. Please listen to our podcast with Gail and join us in recognizing her tireless advocacy as this week’s Gun Violence Prevention Hero! |
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