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While February kicks off Black History Month, today and every day we honor the contributions Black leaders, organizers, advocates, and changemakers have made throughout American history.

Too often, politicians overlook the disproportionate impact gun violence has on communities of color. That’s why centering Black voices in the gun violence prevention movement is essential to building a safe, just future for all.

Across the country, Black people are under attack. Lawmakers are introducing bills attacking voting rights, banning Black history from being taught in our schools, and flooding communities with weapons of war. Militarized police are brutalizing communities of color. The pathway to justice remains long and steep. So today, we celebrate the progress we've made, but tomorrow we fight on for the promise of racial justice and true freedom.

We hope you’ll honor Black History Month with us by taking action:

Learn more about Black history: The National Museum of African American History & Culture offers a comprehensive list of educational tools. Explore the digital resource guide at this link >>

Donate to The Bail Project: The Bail Project is an organization that provides free bail assistance to thousands of low-income people every year. Support their fight to create a more just, equitable, and humane pretrial system here >>

Support Black-owned businesses: ByBlack is a nonprofit organization that works to create meaningful economic opportunities for Black people through the Black businesses in our communities. Click here to find a Black-owned business near you >>

Thanks for being part of our collective fight.

In solidarity,

March For Our Lives