Nine years after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, which killed 49 and injured 53, the tragedy continues to resonate. The attack during a Latin Night at the LGBTQ+ venue shocked the world and highlighted vulnerabilities within the community. Vigils are held each June to honor the victims, while modern-day survivors actively campaign for gun reform amid a series of mass shootings. The anniversary draws renewed attention to gun violence as survivors express frustration over unfulfilled promises for legislative change.
Each year in June, vigils are held in Florida to remember those who were lost. This year's anniversary comes after a rash of mass shootings across America, and amid renewed calls for gun reform.
Survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre have called for gun law reform. Following a number of mass shootings, including one at a school in Uvalde, Texas, calls for gun reform have become even louder across the US.
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