Brady Campaign Flyer (2016.034.0244)
Description
Brady Campaign flyer with a personalized message printed on the back that says, “Henriika Heikkinen / on behalf of the whole human race, I’m sorry. I know nothing weill ever be enough said to make this better and the only way we can get peace is keep on fighting and make a real change. As a part of the lgbtqia community and as a human being, I am truly heartbroken. Only time will heal. May you be blessed with peace in the future.”
Historical Notes: The Brady Campaign is an organization dedicated to preventing gun violence. In an effort to creater a safer America, according to their website, the mission statement of the Brady organization and its Million Mom March is to cut gun deaths in half by 2025. Within days after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, the Brady Campaign organized a nationwide effort to direct outrage to Capitol Hill and had citizens from every state travel to Washington D.C. to visit the offices of Congressional lawmakers. According to their Fall 2016 Newsletter, more than 160,000 Brady activists called their Senators to demand a vote requiring more extensive background checks when purchasing a gun.
Keywords
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Memorial, Henrikka Heikkinen, Public Reaction
Item Details
- Object ID: 2016.034.0244
- Collection Site: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Collection Date: 06/28/2016
- Size: 6H X 6W
