This coming Wednesday, at least 2,545 schools across the nation, and at least 9 schools around the Charlotte area will be participating in the national #Enough National School Workout.
- Banning Assault Weapons & High Capacity Magazines / S. 2095
- Expanding Background Checks to All Gun Sales / S 2009
- Passing Gun Violence Restraining Order Law / H.R. 2598 / Â S. 1212
- Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act / S.1856 / H.R. 1556
According to the organizer EMPOWER, “We demand that Congress enact an immediate resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis and dedicating federal funding to research solutions and implement violence intervention programs. We demand Congress recognize all forms of gun violence, including violence committed by police.” Â
The following 9 Charlotte area are listed on the organizer’s website as participants in the walkout;
– Mooresville Senior High School (Mooresville)
– Lake Norman Charter School (Huntersville)
– Bradley Middle School (Huntersville)
– Whitewater Middle School (Charlotte)
– East Meck High School (Charlotte)
– Nation Ford High School (Fort Mill)
– Community House Middle School (Charlotte)
– Ardrey Kell High School (Charlotte)
– Cuthbertson High School (Waxhaw)
– Parkwood Middle School (Monroe)
What are your thoughts on the upcoming walkout?Â
