Julianne Moore Instagram – This week’s #WomenCrushWednesday is Stephanie Halfmoon of the Cherokee and Shawnee Nations from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Stephanie is a force in the gun violence prevention movement, serving as a senior fellow with the @Everytown Survivor Network and as a @MomsDemand and @BeSMARTforKids volunteer leader.
On May 17, 2017, Stephanie’s beloved Aunt Jeannie was killed in a senseless act of gun violence by teenagers who should never have had access to firearms. This tragedy galvanized Stephanie to join the @Everytown Survivor Network, a nationwide community of gun violence survivors that connects survivors to each other and supports survivors who choose to become gun safety advocates. Stephanie now shares her aunt’s story to inspire connection: “I share my experiences with gun violence with others so they know they aren’t alone.”
Stephanie also joined @MomsDemand and @BeSMARTforKids, where she has committed herself to educate her community about the importance of secure gun storage–keeping them unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. “I also hope to continue to do more work with Indigenous communities,” she says, “who face disproportionate rates of gun homicides and intimate partner gun violence.”
Thank you, @Stephanie_Halfmoon, for your courage and commitment to honoring your beloved Aunt Jeannie. Read and share Stephanie’s tribute to her aunt at the link in my bio. #wcw | Posted on 17/Jul/2024 17:27:29
