NOBLE supports National Gun Violence Awareness Day

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.