NoRA Events Protest the NRA, Dallas

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Affair: NoRA Events Protest the NRA

When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 12-3PM (Protest) & 3PM (Victim Dedication)

Hot Spot: Belo Garden Park, Dallas, Texas

Deets: On May 5th during the NRA Convention in Dallas, TX, over 500 gun safety activists and mass shooting survivors will come together with #NoRA to take a stand against the NRA’s influence in American politics and the deadly effects of the political influence it buys.

Following the rally, there will be a Victim Dedication, where attendees will be holding photos of their loved ones who have passed away due to gun violence to honor those we have lost and those who remain.

#NoRA (No Rifle Association) is a diverse, non-partisan coalition of activists, artist, celebrities, and policy experts dedicated to combating the NRA’s corruption within America’s government. Ten days ago they announced their intent to fight for gun control and combat the NRA’s toxic influence over our political system. They also released an open letter written to NRA President Wayne LaPierre that is signed by over 125 allies of this initiative including: Alyssa Milano, Alec Baldwin, Tarana Burke, Amy Schumer, Ashley Judd and Stoneman Douglas High School survivor David Hogg.

ABOUT #NoRA

#NoRA is a diverse, non-partisan coalition of activists, artist, celebrities, and policy experts dedicated to combating the influence of the NRA in American politics. Formed in February 2018, it is the product of more than 100 activist partners and organizations. Partner organizations include Blue Future, The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, Community Justice Reform Coalition, Countable, Design Studio for Social Intervention, Drain The NRA, Every Voice Center, Guns Down America, Hollaback!, Newtown Action Alliance, Rock the Vote, Spread the Vote, Sunshine Sachs, and TaskForc

Who You May Spot: Speakers include: Alyssa Milano, Activist and founder of #NoRA; Fred Guttenberg, father of Parkland shooting victim; Khary Penebaker, activist and survivor; Kim Russell, Women’s March leader and survivor; Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance; Frances Fisher, actress; Sandy Phillips, mother of Aurora, CO shooting victim; and many more.

Hint For The Average Socialite: Ticket info: www.noranow.org!

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