Reeve Foundation June 16 presentation to focus on Black Lives Living with Paralysis

Anyone can be impacted by gun violence but Black Americans are disproportionately impacted by this type of violence. They experience nearly 10 times the gun homicides, 15 times the gun assaults, and 3 times the fatal police shootings of white Americans. With numbers like these, it is not a surprise that more Black Americans experience a spinal cord injury due to Gun Shot Wounds (GSW) than any other race. On Wed., June 16th at 11 a.m. PST, the Reeve Foundation presents Black Lives Living with Paralysis: Listening to Survivors of Gun Violence and Health Equity, a live virtual event which would also include a Q&A with some of the participating panelists. You may register for it HERE.

Included on the panel are Felicia Gibson, Wesley Hamilton, Tyra Randle and Garrison Redd who will share their personal stories, including about not only how they survived such a traumatic event but how they have gone on to thrive despite the deep inequities, barriers and stigma accessing resources and support. The panel will raise awareness about this important topic and offer a clear call to action for participants about how organizations like the Reeve Foundation and others can prioritize these communities who are under resourced with information and support. Jon Longdon will be the moderator.