Our son Joaquin Oliver (17) was killed inside his school. We use urban art as creative confrontation to expose mass shooting disastrous effects in America.
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In 2018, Joaquin Oliver was shot and killed in the Parkland school shooting.
His parents used AI to bring him back to tell people how voting can prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening to any more families.
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On February 14th, 2018 our son Joaquin Oliver was murdered in the Parkland school shooting.
Today, @POTUS took six critical initial steps to reduce all forms of gun violence.
Viva Guac! #TheTimeIsNow
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Change the Ref was founded by Manuel Oliver, the father of Joaquin Oliver who was lost in the 2018 Parkland Shooting. Click here to find out more and take action: ChangeTheRef.org
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'We will be parents 'til the day we die, not until the day they go' #ChangeTheRef
‘We are going to fight this battle until our last day.’ — The father of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver offered some incredibly brave words at the candlelight vigil
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Wait a minute-@publix is reviewing their political contributions, but they already gave $670,000 to a pro-NRA candidate. That is why we stand with @DavidHogg111 to demand at least a matching contribution to the Parkland Victims Fund...put your money where your mouth is.
Publix has suspended its political contributions as it reevaluates its giving processes, the US grocer said.
This comes days after Parkland student David Hogg called for a "die-in" to protest Publix's support for an NRA-backed gubernatorial candidate. cnn.it/2GPVNZd
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“Watch it, I don’t even have the words to explain the horrible year we’ve had, and the immense amount of pain we feel having to spend the holidays without Joaquin for the rest of our lives” Guac sis @ghersi_andrea This is coming soon if we do nothing!
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Guac’s parents Manuel and Patricia lied down together at “die in “ protest to Publix’s contributions to pro-NRA Adam Putnam’s campaign #ChangeTheRef #MarchForOurLives #parklandstrong
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It should have been our son accepting his diploma today. We fight for all your children and loved ones and against the gun violence that is epidemic in this country. Change the Ref is how we honor Joaquin’s legacy and continue the fight. - Manuel and Patricia
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Manuel Oliver, talks about his son Joaquin and keeping his voice alive and supporting the movement that the youth have begun. Watch this short video & see for yourself. To learn more about @ChangeTheRef or its programs visit ChangeTheRef.org. Join the Movement Today!
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Mr. Oliver (Guac's dad) an artist and photographer who has lived for 14 years in Coral Springs, Fla. wielding a paint roller like a cudgel in a video seen by 2.1 million people strokes: “We Demand a Change.” by @npmadigan of @nytimes nytimes.com/2018/03/13/arts/…
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Guac did it again! This time in Boston. We can fix this next tuesday.Just F**king VOTE
Gun Laws Save Lives! If your near Boylston and Dalton in Boston, Look up & You'll see GUAC! / We're in Boston right now! Come hear Manuel and Patricia speak!
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#joaquinsvoice #changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore #neveragain #guncontrol
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After losing their son in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the Olivers are turning Joaquin’s memory into a mission. @tessastuart of @RollingStone found the story behind #ChangetheRef rollingstone.com/politics/fe…
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Our founder Patricia Padauy, mom of Joaquin Oliver doesn’t want any one else to be under this circumstance. (VIDEO)
'This is a tragedy.'
The mother of a 17-year-old killed when a gunman opened fire on classes says she will do whatever it takes to force the US government to bring in stronger gun control.
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These are scary times. Please #Vote
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Joaquin Oliver portrayed with his graduation cap and gown holding a certificate of death instead of his high school degree. Joaquin was killed inside his high school in Parkland, FL on Valentine’s day with an AR-15. The message is strong and clear. Visit changetheref.org
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A Mile-Long Procession Of Buses Is Carrying Items From School Shooting Victims To Ted Cruz's House buzzfeednews.com/article/ste…
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Where is everybody? Guac’s Dad is planning his next non violent confrontation art installation in Dallas, TX. When? May 5th - During the NRA National Meetings. Mr. Oliver: “I heard @VP is coming? How about @MarcoRubio? Any other character?” #NeverAgain #ChangeTheRef
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Parkland dad says he interrupted GOP rep at gun hearing to 'let the nation know he's wrong' kbzk.com/cnn-us-politics/201…
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Change The Ref is proud to join March For Our Lives students as they announce the next phase of their movement — a nationwide bus tour to register young people to vote! First stop: Chicago. Join us! #changetheref #MarchForOurLives
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Parkland parents have raised nearly $50K to get rid of Florida's NRA-backed Rep. Matt Gaetz orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/arch…
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A year ago a march for our life was formed to say goodbye to Joaquin (Guac) at his funeral. No media was allowed. Thousands of Kids, family and friends lined up to hold each other and grieve. Viva Joaquin!...a celebrant first cried, as the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.
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Manuel Oliver’s son, Joaquin, was among the 17 people gunned down at MSD in Parkland, FL. One year later, Oliver is keeping his son’s memory alive through gun control activism — and encouraging other parents and allies to do the same. #changetheref
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How Joaquin Oliver inspired his parents. The origin of Change The Ref: “There’s no way you can have a fair game if the other team is giving money to the ref” via @tessastuart of @RollingStone rollingstone.com/politics/fe…
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"Joaquin was not only my son but also my best friend. He was a very loud kid so he is demanding me to show what he is demanding." Dad of #Parkland shooting victim insideedition.com/dad-parkla… #ChangeTheRef #GunControl #marchforourlives #gunreform #votethemout2018 via @InsideEdition
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27 NRA backed candidates lost in this midterm elections! The most ever. Strong message for future candidates: Receiving money from the NRA is not cool. #ChangeTheRef
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HANDS UP! DON’T SHOOT!!! - Taking the streets of New York by storm for THE MOST EXTREME FASHION SHOW EVER! 💛🖤 #changetheref #marchforourlives #march4ourlives
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Students at #MarjoryStonemanDouglas High School are receiving clear backpacks. #ChangeTheRef koin.com/national/clear-bags…
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@manueloliver00 will hand-deliver a letter from his late son to Cruz’s house on Thursday, who has received a total of $749,000 from the pro-gun group. The note, which was written by a 12-year-old Joaquin, spoke to gun owners about his thoughts on gun control in the country.
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(Photo) Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin (2000-2018): “This is the very last thing my son saw before he died”
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Guac just got his clear backpack and his ready to make some noise in LA. See you all at The Standard Hotel in LA at 2pm.
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Learn more about & Become a part of the change at changetheref.org
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#changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore #neveragain #guncontrol #gunreform
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The Former NRA President Was Tricked Into Speaking At A Fake High School Graduation | @BuzzFeedNews buzzfeednews.com/article/amb…
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Manuel and Patricia Oliver: “Today was supposed to be our son Joaquin’s high school graduation. This is exactly the moment when the mission is more important than how we feel” gofundme.com/changetheref
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Wisdom, inspiration and strength in this conversation at The 2018 Children’s Peace Prize. @TheDesmondTutu @manueloliver00 @AMarch4OurLives @Emma4Change @JaclynCorin @KidsRights
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It should have been our son accepting his diploma today. We fight for all your children and loved ones and against the gun violence that is epidemic in this country. Change the Ref is how we honor Joaquin’s legacy and continue the fight. - Manuel and Pat… ift.tt/2LVGzph
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Hey @TedCruz, enough is enough! We CANNOT lose more American kids to gun violence. You change the law or you lose the next election. #NRAChildrensMuseum
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This is a penalty flag from Joaquin Oliver to mark gun violence indifference.
This #SuperBowl, join us to raise awareness about the 45k+ gun violence victims per year.
Help us change the score.
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Beautifuly written by @petermarksdrama on @Emma4Change speech: “Words, words, words,” Hamlet declares ironically, at an earlier moment of the play. González touchingly reminded us that a profound dialogue doesn’t always require them. via @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/news/arts…
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Video: Parents of #JoaquinOliver (#Guac) create the third of 17 murals to stir up conversation on gun violence. #ChangeTheRef abc7.com/3314133/ via @abc7 #guncontrol #gunreform #MSDStrong #ParklandStrong #neveragain #whatif @Emma4Change @davidhogg111
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“May the people know that the American dream is a complex one, a complicated one. American dream are not only two pretty words. In many cases it fails, like in our case”
by @manueloliver00 Honoring his son Joaquin Oliver (2000-2018)
RIP “Rest In Power”
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Congratulations @AMarch4OurLives winners of the 2018 Children’s Peace Prize.
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#DadsForGunSafety
Help @fred_guttenberg send a message to Washington DC.
Let’s get to 1,000,000 shares!
Do it for Joaquin.
Do it for Jaime.
Do it for the other victims of gun violence.
#DadsForGunSafety
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Parkland Teen Wants to Give Voice to Gun Violence Survivors of Color | PEOPLE.com people.com/crime/parkland-te…
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Former NRA president speaks at fake high school graduation representing kids killed by gun violence.
"Ironically, had the men conducted a proper background check on the school, they would have seen that the school is fake.”
Sign the petition: thelostclass.com
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Only after…
🚫Your child is KILLED by gun violence
Will YOU finally understand why WE FIGHT so hard to protect our right for our children to live.
Only after…
🚫All our guns have been BANNED…
🚫All our words have been CENSORED…
🚫All our history has been ERASED…
🚫All our freedom have been TAKEN…
Would they finally understand why WE FIGHT so hard to protect our right to keep and bear arms.
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'Our blood. Your hands': Students demand gun reform at rally near NRA meeting goo.gl/alerts/6XkiY
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This is just the beginning! The Children’s Peace Prize is like the Nobel Peace Prize but honoring kids. There are only 3 nominations and one recipient. This Tuesday in Cape Town Desmond Tutu will be presenting the award.
@manueloliver00 will be introducing @AMarch4OurLives
#MarchForOurLives has inspired countless young people to rise up and demand a better, more compassionate world.
We are incredibly honored to be among the powerful finalists for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
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University of Tampa student honors #Parkland victims through art baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2… #ChangeTheRef #MarchForOurLives
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Texas just passed open carry and there is currently an active shooter at North Park Mall in Dallas.
#MemorialDay #EndGunViolence
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Join @ChangeTheRef, @davidhogg111 & others as we #ProtestPublix by staging a "die-in" at the #CoralSprings @Publix
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For us, Valentine’s Day will never be the same. We sent these candy hearts to the @NRA, members of Congress, and the public. Please remember Joaquin Oliver and the 40,000 lives taken by gun violence each year. #ChangeTheRef ❤
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Stand with mothers who lost their children to gun violence.
Stand up to childish politicians who refuse to ban assault weapons.
Grab a copy of “Joaquin’s First School Shooting,” or send one to your local lawmaker here: myfscsh.com
#BanAssaultWeapons
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What if Joaquin shows us the way! Visit ChangeTheRef.org to Donate Now.
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#joaquinsvoice #changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore #neveragain #guncontrol #gunreform #thiscanbethenewnormal #parklandstrong #keepourkidssafe #weneedchange #stopthevoilence #support #whatif
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Joaquin Oliver “Guac” wrote on 02/12/2013 8th grade paper: “Why are you mad there is a background check. May be you are fond of having crazy people with death machines” 5 years later he was shot/killed inside his school. Help us #changetheref. gofundme.com/changetheref
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well, would you look at the time, it's...
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Parkland massacre survivor urges Holliston High students to take action for gun safety metrowestdailynews.com/news/…
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A message from the #FatherOfTheMovement, @manueloliver00, one year ago today at Pennsylvania Ave in D.C.: “The worst part is behind us. From here on we turn our pain into power and continue to fight for our lives. @AMarch4OurLives ❤️❤️ #ChangeTheRef
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Guac’s dad: “I feel Joaquin next to me. I talk to him and say, 'Here we are again. We have to make a change and get impact through Papi's work.” #ChangeTheRef #NeverAgain #MarchForOurLives
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Parkland students find their voices as activists at the March for Our Lives
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#changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore #neveragain #guncontrol #gunreform #thiscanbethenewnormal #parklandstrong #keepourkidssafe #weneedchange #stopthevoilence #support #whatif #enough
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Manuel Oliver: "The way I see this is not me being an artist, it's Joaquin being an activist." Parkland parent paints mural in Massachusetts to call for #guncontrol. via @RadioBoston wbur.org/radioboston/2018/04…
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Here is Joaquin taking a test at his school to warn against drunk driving.
A few months later, he would be murdered in his school. Not from drunk driving, but from a mass shooting.
We need to treat the gun violence epidemic like how we are treating the drunk driving epidemic.
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Photos from yesterdays Die-In at the Mar-a-lago National Die-In where @ChangeTheRef & @MarchForOurLives honored the victims of pulse & to protest Trump Administrations Lack of Action!
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#1: @RepFrenchHill: "Martha and I are praying for the families and victims of this senseless act of evil. [...] We must continue to work together to stop this kind of terror." #1 politician in the House of Representatives that accept the most money from the @NRA. #ChangeTheRef
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Mom, sis, dad of Joaquin Oliver (2000-2018) heading to Cape Town, ZA. @AMarch4OurLives kids are one of the 3 nominees for the 2018 childrenpeaceprize.org. @manueloliver00 will introduce MFOL to the audience. 1984 Nobel Prize Desmond Tutu will then present the 2018 winner.
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Guac’s dad is back into painting. Inspired on @TheDoors Five to One: “The old get old and the young get stronger
May take a week
And it may take longer
They got the guns but we got the numbers.
Gonna win, yeah
We're takin' over
Come on!” @Emma4Change @davidhogg111 @MattxRed
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They were students, they were teachers. Athletes, dancers, coaches, musicians. The 17 who were lost in the senseless shooting in Parkland, Florida, leave behind heartbroken family, friends, classmates & communities. These are their faces & their stories. interactive.sun-sentinel.com…
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“Buying a gun in Canada is like getting a driver's license.”
You have to:
- apply for a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
- take a safety training course
- provide personal references
- renew the license every five years
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/24/o…
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Everyday we fight to honor Joaquin and the 16 other lives taken in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting.
We remember their names, their stories, and the lasting impact they had on all who knew them.
May their memory inspire us to continue fighting for change and justice.
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Walls of DEMAND at The Standard Hotel in New York. Don't miss us this weekend in LA - Saturday April 7th 2018!
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#changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore #neveragain #guncontrol #GunReform
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People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
#changetheref #msdstrong #notonemore#neveragain #guncontrol #gunreform#parklandstrong# weneedchange #stopthevoilence #whatif #enough#bethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld#gunsafety
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Thank you to Vanderbilt student Katey Parham for reading aloud ‘Joaquin's First School Shooting Children's Book’
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WATCH: “Joaquin’s First School Shooting. It’s a children’s book. Because this is our reality.”
Vandy Student Katey Parham read aloud to @tnhousegop legislators as they left the floor this morning.
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NRA stooge @MattGaetz tried to kick Parkland shooting victims' parents out of a hearing. Donate to #ChangeTheRef & his 2020 opponent & Help #MakeMattPay here: bit.ly/2taQf7h
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Darkest Humor: Parkland Victim Father Responds to Louis C.K. nbcconnecticut.com/news/nati…
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Parents of slain Parkland, Florida teen to honor son by painting mural in El Paso on his 19th birthday | @manueloliver00 ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/…
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Kids being shot to death at school is not a joke. Stand up against gun violence at ChangeTheRef.org #NotAJoke - Read the Full Article Here: funnyordie.com/2019/1/28/182…
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Besides Guac’s bed, breathing his energy around his parents and sharing our love and active purpose to #ChangeTheRef
Get involve, come and join us at ChangeTheRef.org
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Joaquin dying in his school isn’t a “fact of life” you insufferable prick.
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a "fact of life" and says the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia.
apnews.com/article/jd-vance-…
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Since 2020, firearms have overtaken car accidents to become the leading cause of death in children, taking over 4368 lives. This convoy of 52 school buses is confronting Ted Cruz today. Take action NOW. nrachildrensmuseum.com
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This Saturday Guac's Dad will be the keynote speaker at the Rally4Reform in Dallas City Hall. Afterwards Mr. Oliver will be installing a mural as part of the "Walls of Demand" series in the surroundings of the NRA National Meetings. #Changetheref #NeverAgain
The StudentsMarch family is honored to welcome Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin “Guac” Oliver and founder of the #ChangeTheRef movement, to the Rally4Reform as a keynote speaker.
Please join us, May 5th at 10:00am, on the steps of Dallas City Hall!
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.@BankofAmerica has promised to stay on the correct side and show common sense when it comes to #gunviolence. #ChangeTheRef supports this decision and invite you all to bring your money to a SAFER place. #GunControl #GunReformNow #GunReform #whatif #enough #MSDStrong
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We have arrived in Uvalde. #Guacathon2023
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April Elrod, mother of Uvalde shooting victim Makenna Lee Elrod, throws a penalty flag to mark gun violence indifference.
This #SuperBowl , join us to raise awareness about the 45k+ gun violence victims per year.
penaltyflagforchange.com
#PenaltyFlagForChange #🟨
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