Success on gun violence prevention effort
Safer Communities Act of 2022 Becomes Law
Following the shootings in Gilroy, California and El Paso, Texas, the Forward Latino Board of Directors directed leadership to develop and implement and plan to reduce gun violence. Latinos are twice as likely to die from gun violence and four times more likely to be wounded by a firearm.
As such, Forward Latino created the 80% Coalition which includes advocacy, business, faith-based institutions and more. With partners including the Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence and Moms Demand Action, our combined efforts resulted in this incremental improvement in gun violence prevention legislation.
The Safer Communities Act of 2022 with its incremental changes represents the first major step to reduce gun violence in over 30 years.
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Our amazing team comes from varying for profit and non-profit backgrounds and all have a long record of commitment and service to our nations Hispanic community on issues ranging from civil rights, civic engagement, education, immigration and more.
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Forward Latino empowers affiliates to inspire and engage communities, strengthen our democracy, improve the lives of working families, protect the environment, and stand up for equality and civil rights. We cultivate, train, and support a diverse national network of Latina/o/x community leaders addressing the civic, economic, and political challenges of the 21st century.