NOBLE members and supporters,
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found firearm injuries
are the leading cause of death in American children and teens. The
issue of gun violence has a complicated history that is deeply rooted in
our national identity, but we must take this issue seriously and treat
it as the public health and public safety crisis that it has become.
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as "Wear Orange Day." The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
proudly supports National Gun Violence Awareness Day, not only as a day
of advocacy but also one of remembrance for the lives lost due to
senseless acts of gun violence.
This weekend thousands from across the country will gather in
support of common sense gun violence solutions and rallying efforts
showcasing the toll gun violence has taken on the lives of children,
families and communities.
Data from the CDC shows that on an average day, 96 Americans are
killed with guns. On an average day, seven children and teens (ages 19
or under) are killed with guns in the U.S. It's time to face the reality
of gun violence in America. This cannot be our new normal. NOBLE
encourages everyone to participate in Gun Violence Awareness Day and
wear orange on Friday, June 5th.
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