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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – State, local and federal authorities came together at City of Miami Police headquarters to speak about the gun violence that’s plaguing our community, particularly victimizing young people, and ways to address it.
“We talked at length about a variety of different things,” said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. “Increasing funding for technological devices, increasing funding and helping to identify children earlier through the 5,000 Role Model Program. We talked about cameras outside schools.”
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force on May 23, 2018, hosted a hearing on gun violence that featured a panel of students from Florida, Maryland and Illinois.
Washington – On Wednesday, May 23, the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, including Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) will hold a Gun Violence Prevention Forum in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Miami Northwestern Senior High School and other high schools across the nation will give statements about their experiences and proposals for reform.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination:
"Today we mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although African Americans and other people of color have made great gains, it is imperative that we honor his legacy by standing up, speaking out and continuing to fight for what is right and fair.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the shooting incident at Parkland, Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: