Thirteen photos of Gun Violence Awareness Day rally
About 100 people gathered Friday afternoon to raise awareness about gun violence.
De’Rya Hicks
De’Rya Hicks was one of several members of the "Breakthrough" dance group who performed during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine. Her father Demond Hicks died by gun violence in February 2022.
Mitchell speakers
Mitchell school teacher Stephanie Apilado, from left, and students Selena Prater and Rylee McBride spoke Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Nakeyda Haymer
Nakeyda Haymer, Voices of Black Mothers United state lead and Racine County violent crime reduction coordinator, said it was “a great privilege” to stand together with many community members during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Gun violence awareness 2025 rally
Day, Lue
Timber Day, left, laughs while talking to Javonna Lue on during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Tenisha Winn
Tenisha Winn, Racine Unified community connector, helped serve meals Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Prater, McBride
Mitchell school students Selena Prater, left, and Rylee McBride honor victims during a moment of silence Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Mosley, Perez
Joshua Mosley, left, serves a meal to Ethan Perez on Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Van Carson
Van Carson, Racine County parent support specialist, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Mosley, Collier
Joshua Mosley, left, and Troy Collier, Racine Unified community connectors, were two of the attendees Friday at a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Paynes, Lambert
Alonzo Payne, from left, Kimberly Payne and Isaiah Lambert were three of the attendees Friday at a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Mitchell students, Collier
Mitchell school students Selena Prater, left, and Rylee McBride talk to Troy Collier, Mitchell community connector, Friday during a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.
Gun Violence Awareness Day
About 100 people gathered Friday afternoon in Downtown Racine to raise awareness about gun violence.
Gonzales, Ellison, Mosley
Silas Gonzales, from left, Raymond Ellison and Joshua Mosley were three of the attendees at a National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Downtown Racine.

