Families in East St. Louis gather to honor victims of gun violence and promote awareness by hosting the “Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness” event. Organized by Skyla Pawnell, whose son was killed in 2018, the event draws participants from both Illinois and Missouri, uniting diverse communities under a shared experience of grief and loss.
The gathering remembers 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, a Chicago victim of gun violence, as participants wear orange—a color symbolizing safety and prevention. The event features speeches from community leaders and victims’ families, who express their anguish and call for action against gun violence, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and effective change in their neighborhoods.
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