Hey John,

As kids went back to school this month, I’m thinking about the ways in which Latinx teens are disproportionately impacted by gun violence compared to their white peers.

An overwhelming majority of Latinx teens, 73% to be exact, are afraid of a shooting taking place in their school. Their fears are not unfounded, John. Latinx teens are 3 times more likely to be killed by gun homicide than white teens.

That’s why it’s critical that we take an intersectional lens to combating gun violence. We cannot end gun violence without addressing racism, anti-immigrant policies, and discriminatory practices that lead to hate-based violence, police violence, and community violence. It’s all interlinked.

Last week kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month, and it serves as a reminder that our movement must continue to uplift Latinx voices and tell their stories and experiences with gun violence, not just for this next month but always.

We have had a historic year of progress, and I know we’re moving closer to a future where Latinx teens are no longer afraid of being the next victim of a school shooting. Let’s keep this momentum going, John.

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In solidarity,

Gaby Salazar
National Organizing Director
March For Our Lives

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