In June 2023, students from Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School in Crown Heights participated in their eighth annual Walkout to End Gun Violence. Wearing orange shirts, they marched and rallied with anti-violence groups to raise awareness about gun violence, emphasizing public health solutions, and expressing their fears through art. Seventh grader Neveah shared a poignant poem for her relatives lost to gun violence and urged others to opt for communication over violence. Despite some positive trends in New York City’s crime statistics, the broader issue of gun violence remains a pressing concern in the U.S.
I just thought, if I write this, I could stay strong for them," said Neveah, who encouraged others to seek dialogue instead of turning to violence.
The United States' gun homicide rate remains 26 times higher than that of other high-income countries.
We raised awareness about gun violence by presenting student-researched public health solutions and sharing our fears and hopes for the community through art.
While the NYPD reported on June 3 that New York City saw a record low in murders and shootings during the first five months of 2025.
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