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Protesting gun violence is massively important – but we need to recognize those most targeted and affected by it. Civilians with assault rifles/weapon stockpiles/bullet hoards, militarized police, normalization and support of heavily violent private security – these are all a huge part of what needs to be addressed re: guns in the US
And YES, Native Americans are disproportionately targeted by all violence (esp by non-Natives), but especially by gun violence.
From our children to our Elders, we are disproportionately injured/killed, despite making up such a small percent of the population of our lands.
This isn’t pulling focus from this movement. This is demanding that this movement (like all movements on this soil) must address anti-Native violence. It’s not just white kids and teens being attacked in these schools, so everybody needs to remember to also highlight anti-poc affects and intentions.
don’t forget – when you help the most vulnerable members of society, everyone benefits.
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