USA Today: ‘Sick of holding my breath’: Parents nationwide wrestle with fear of school shootings
“I’m sick of holding my breath,” one mom said.Zachary SchermeleKayla JimenezN’dea Yancey-Bragg USA TODAY Sept 5 … Sending her daughter to school the day after a shooting in the South – where more people are gun owners than in other parts of the country, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center – was “a little […]
Apalachee High School Tragedy is Yet Another Devastating Reminder of Why Gun Culture Must Change
Following a deadly shooting at a Georgia high school, the teen-fueled gun violence prevention organization Project Unloaded urges young people to choose to Live Unloaded ATLANTA – This morning, at least four people were killed and at least 9 others were wounded in a shooting that took place at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Early […]
WTTW: After Sharing His Story at the DNC, Chicago Teen Continues Mission to Curb Gun Violence
Emily Soto | August 30, 2024, 3:39 pm It wasn’t just politicians and celebrities who took the stage at last week’s Democratic National Convention. Community activists were also among the spotlighted speakers. Advocates shared their stories about how gun violence has impacted their lives and inspired them to take action. Edgar Vilchez, 19, was one of […]
The Trace: What Chicagoans Want Their Next President to Know About Gun Violence
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, residents who spoke to The Trace said they want party leaders to venture out beyond the event and listen to affected communities. By Rita Oceguera In the lead-up to the Democratic National Convention, signs for the event blanket Chicago’s most visible landmarks. Billboards dot the highways surrounding O’Hare International Airport, […]
Prism: Philadelphia youth make pitches for a gun-free future
On Monday, five teams of Philadelphia youth pitched social media campaigns in a competition led by anti-gun advocacy organization Project Unloaded by Tamar Sarai A young girl lies tossing and turning in bed, her sleep interrupted by thoughts of news stories about teenagers falling victim to gun violence. When the sound of gunshots rings out, she […]
The Philadelphia Tribune: At competition, Philly youth create pitches to target gun violence
By Kiara Santos A city-wide pitch competition Tuesday allowed Black youth to present creative ways to transform the effects of gun violence as it disproportionately affects their demographic. The event was sponsored by two nonprofits that focus on gun violence reduction, Project Unloaded and Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout, also known as YEAH Philly. Tuesday’s […]
Metro Philadelphia: Philly teens create gun violence PSAs for pitch contest
By JACK TOMCZUK Several teams of Philadelphia teenagers gave presentations Monday and shared videos they produced about the danger of guns as part of a pitch competition. The winning submission – created by a group from Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout, known as YEAH Philly – will be incorporated into a nationwide social media campaign, organizers […]
Philadelphia Inquirer: Group of Philly teens win $5,000 prize in anti-gun violence social media campaign
Teens from YEAH Philly could soon see their work in a national social media campaign. A group of Philadelphia teens affected by gun violence were selected as the winners of a social media campaign aimed at preventing shootings and keeping weapons out of the hands of young people.The teens, members of YEAH Philly, a West […]
CBS Philadelphia: Young Philadelphians pitch social media campaigns to help curb Philadelphia gun violence
By Dan Snyder, Adam Fox PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Many people in Philadelphia have seen the impact of gun violence up close and personal. Presley Barner, 18, from West Philadelphia, is one of them. “Three years ago, my cousin was gunned down at a 7/11,” Barner said. “Honestly, I still go through it today. My whole family still […]
KYW Newsradio: ‘The seeds of peace must grow’: Over 30 Philly teens compete in anti-gun-violence campaign
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — An effort to reach Philadelphia teenagers with a compelling argument to reject gun violence is drawing on the creativity of teens themselves. Youth advocacy group YEAH Philly teamed up with the Chicago-based Project Unloaded to sponsor the “Guns Change the Story” contest. More than 30 Philadelphia teenagers competed to create an effective social media anti-gun-violence campaign […]