06/05/2026
Today, June 5, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
We to honor the lives of those affected by gun violence and to call attention to the preventable violence that continues to impact communities across our nation.
The movement was inspired by the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl who was shot and killed in Chicago just one week after marching in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. Her friends wore orange in her memory, choosing a color connected to protection and safety.
Today, orange stands for remembrance, peace, and solidarity with survivors, families, advocates, and communities demanding safer neighborhoods.
Behind every statistic is a person, a family, a school community, a workplace, and a future. Today and every day, we must keep working toward a District where every resident is safe, supported, and valued. 🧡