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 those speakers. He now uses his voice to teach other young people in Chicago how to influence change.
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