NMDOH encourages people to wear orange to for gun violence awareness

Families in San Antonio remember lost loved ones, call for gun safety measures

During a moment of silence on Friday night, dozens of people held candles in the sky to honor and remember gun violence victims in San Antonio.The local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held the vigil to remember those lost. The chapter created a memorial wall of photos and read off a list of names. The event kicked off Wear Orange Weekend, which is a part of Gun Violence Awareness Month.Armando Rodriguez was at the vigil t…

Gun Violence Awareness Day: Richmond names new director to lead prevention efforts

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Leaders with the City of Richmond gathered alongside gun violence prevention advocates at City Hall on Friday to declare June 6 as Gun Violence Awareness Day. It kicked off a weekend of “Wear Orange” events aimed at honoring gun violence victims and demanding change. "No child should grow up fearing for their safety at home, at school, or on the bus ride in between,” said Kristin Dumont, group leader for Richmond Moms Dem…

Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation on June 6, 2025

Members of the Rochester chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America recognize Wear Orange Day during Mayor Kim Norton's proclamation calling for an end to gun violence in Minnesota and the U.S. In Norton's proclamation, she stated that, "In Minnesota, 27 people die and 1,174 people are wounded by guns in an average year, with a rate of 9.1 deaths per 100,000 people." The event also included a speech from member Peggy Hanifen, who joi…

NMDOH encourages people to wear orange to for gun violence awareness

NMDOH encourages people to wear orange to raise awareness for gun violenceHunters wear orange to make others aware of where they are in the woods but New Mexico health officials are encouraging people to wear orange to raise awareness for the toll gun violence takes on our state. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you see someone wearing orange Friday, they may be raising awareness for the impact of gun violence in New Mexico. Orange is the color hunters we…

Lexington community set to rally against gun violence

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A rally will be held in downtown Lexington Friday in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Organizers are encouraging attendees to wear orange — a color symbolizing support for gun violence victims and survivors. The event is set for noon at Courthouse Plaza on North Limestone. The rally is part of a national effort to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence across the country. Categor…