Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Our Youth

Tia, Aalayah, and Teyonna are fighting to end gun violence to make sure that young people have a chance to reach their full potential.

Gun Violence Prevention

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Tia, Aalayah, and Teyonna fight to end gun violence for youth everywhere who deserve a chance to live and reach their full potential.

Jasmine Hardy is the video producer at the Center for American Progress. Jessica Schuman is a former video intern at the Center. Oshane Mcrae is the campaign associate for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center. Rukmani D. Bhatia is a senior policy analyst for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center.

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