AAPI Victory Alliance Remembers Trayvon Martin 10 Years After His Death, Addresses Ongoing Need for Gun Violence Prevention

By Jessel Thomas First Posted: Mar 01, 2022 08:06 AM EST

On the 10th anniversary of the murder of Trayvon Martin, AAPI Victory Alliance released a statement in commemoration of his life and to highlight the continued need for gun violence prevention nationwide.

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AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore's statement:

"Ten years ago, our nation was rocked by the murder of Trayvon Martin. That day should have been a wake-up call to address the unchecked gun violence across our country but since then, countless other lives have been lost, and few steps have been taken to truly reform gun control policy. Ten years later, gun violence remains a public health issue, a human rights issue, and a racial justice issue."

"As we remember the life of Trayvon Martin, we must too remember that communities of color have long borne the burden of gun violence. Future acts of violence will not cease until we actively address the ease of access to firearms in America, as well as the increase in white supremacy and hate that we've seen in recent years."

About AAPI Victory Alliance

AAPI Victory Alliance was formerly AAPI Progressive Action, founded in 2017 by leading progressive voices in the AAPI community, including former commissioners of President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

We work to build AAPI political power across the country by providing education on progressive issues; creating and advocating for policies that affect our communities; and building alliances with organizations to help AAPIs exert their power and be the margin of victory at the local, state, and national levels