Crown Heights Students Rally to End Gun Violence

Published by: Brooklyn Paper
Date: June 6, 2025
Scope: Crown Heights North

Middle school students at the Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School led their eighth annual “Walkout to End Gun Violence”—marching from Restoration Plaza while wearing orange (a symbol of gun violence awareness), holding signs, presenting poetry, and performing expressive dance. The event featured collaboration with groups like Save Our Streets (S.O.S.), Students Demand Action, and Moms Demand Action, and gave youth a powerful platform to promote peace and push for community healing

Their message was loud and clear: violence has no place in our schools, streets, or future. Through powerful chants, handmade signs, and student-led speeches, these young leaders showed courage and vision. Their rally didn’t just call attention to the problem—it offered hope. Youth from Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Weeksville deserve safe spaces to grow, dream, and thrive. Events like this rally remind us that when we support our youth and uplift their voices, real change becomes possible.

What residents can do:

• Attend our monthly meetings or visit an upcoming event to learn how you can get involved.

• Contact us if you want to connect with local youth services or mentoring programs.

• Share this program with neighbors who may need support.