Christopher is one of America’s youngest anti-gun campaigners
My World
Christopher misses his brother every day. He died in a shooting. Now Christopher has turned his pain into action and campaigns against gun violence in America.
Christopher’s Story
Christopher is 9 years old and he lives in Queens in New York City. His brother was 15 when he was killed walking home from the store. Christopher is now one of America’s youngest gun control campaigners.
March against Gun Violence
As part of a national campaign Christopher and hundreds of supporters marched across Brooklyn Bridge in New York demanding more protection from gun violence. He addressed the crowds who had gathered to protest there with him and his family.
Christopher talked about his brother’s life and called on America to help prevent further killings by taking action together:
“We can all change the future”, he said to the crowds, “and it starts right here, right now”
Read more about America’s gun violence problem here:
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6 Comments
mayster · 8 years ago
That is horrible . I would be absolutely devastated .this is wrong!!!!! Somebody stop it
cyclops · 8 years ago
Very sad. ?
fritch · 8 years ago
Go Christopher! We need to stop this gun violence. ?
sarawalter · 8 years ago
Christopher is so cute -but this shows that young people like us can have a voice - I wish Brits spoke out more and had demos about stuff, we are so lazy
sarawalter · 8 years ago
I love My World
sisterocks · 8 years ago
? why does this happen!! Us silly British. Just because it doesn't happen in our country, doesn't mean we can't help. SO SAD!!!!!!?