Today, our executive director, José Alfaro, and our VP, Adzi Vokhiwa, joined our founder, Amber Goodwin at the Black and Brown Collective Convening in Washington DC for a day of learning and collaboration with our partners and advocates.

We’re excited to join our partners at Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility, Texas Gun Sense, & Sistah A @My_Brothers_Keeper for the Austin Gun Violence Prevention Forum! This event will feature appearances by our CVI partners and survivors, as we discuss plans to continue our CVI work in Texas.

Ten years ago, Michael Brown's death in Ferguson (MO) sparked a nationwide call for justice and change. His memory continues to fuel the fight against racial injustice and police brutality. We honor his legacy by demanding accountability and working toward a more just society.

On this day in 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. A grand jury refused to indict the officer, who was never held accountable. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

Today marks 10 years since the murder of Mike Brown, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. A decade later, his family is still seeking justice and accountability. We continue stand with them. We MUST end gun violence, especially at the hands of police.

Our youth are the most at risk of being shot, and they deserve to grow up without that fear. We must support community-based organizations that prioritize keeping youth from engaging in and becoming victims of gun violence.

We’re proud to have worked with The HAVI, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, Community Based Public Safety Collective, & Urban Peace Institute as coordinators for the historic CVI Action Plan, the first comprehensive, field-wide guide for investing in & scaling CVI initiatives across the country. Read here: bit.ly/3yP8R1S

IN BALTIMORE, MD — Once again, we’re forced to mourn the senseless violence that continues to plague our communities. We stand with the victims and their families, who now face an unimaginable. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/3YLUtlM

New York is seeing a significant decrease in gun violence this year, according to this month's DCJS report. This progress is a testament to the tireless work of local partners, community-based organizations, & advocates who are dedicated to making our neighborhoods safer.

The murder of Rice University student, Andrea Rodriguez Avila, on what should have been a day of new beginnings is a painful reminder of the violence that continues to rock our communities. Our hearts are with Andrea’s loved ones, and we stand alongside them as they seek justice.

3,576 kids & teens have been shot in the first 8 months of this year. Guns are the #1 killer of children & teens. There are 465 million civilian owned gun stock in the U.S. & we have very weak gun laws. Act before your children are impacted by gun violence. It’s not a matter of

Excited for our 1st annual road trip across Texas to raise awareness & advocate for CVI! We’re connecting with local community organizations like LivesRobbed 🟧, Cities United, Life Anew, ATX Peace, Big Mama's Safe House, & VIP Fort Worth that are working to prevent gun violence.

The gun violence in DC — and the devastating impact it has on victims, families, and communities — is unacceptable. These gun dealers put their profits over our public safety. Together, we're holding them accountable for their clear negligence and blatant disregard for the law.

This is horrifying. We are weeks into the school year... F*CKING ENOUGH.

BREAKING NEWS IN GA: A suspect is in custody after reports of an active shooting at Apalachee High School. As another school year begins, we’re seeing a devastating tragedy where communities are shaken because of gun violence. Our hearts are with those that have been impacted.

BREAKING: Multiple people have reportedly been shot at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. A suspect is in custody. Our hearts are with the entire school community. This is not how our children should be starting their school year. cnn.com/2024/09/04/us/…

Schools should be sanctuaries of safety for students and staff, free from the threat of gun violence. Our hearts are with all those impacted by yet another horrific act of gun violence at an American school.

Police are responding to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Our children should be able to go to school without being met with gun violence.

The urgent need to support community-based organizations that prioritize community violence intervention (CVI) and gun violence prevention grows stronger with every passing day.

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the lives taken in yesterday’s mass shooting in Winder, GA. This act of violence is another painful reminder Black and brown youth are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Schools should be places of learning, not fear.