About Us

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The True Reasons I Grabbed the Gun Evolved from Risks (T.R.I.G.G.E.R) Project aims to denormalize and destigmatize gun violence in communities of color across 

the nation. 

We focus on changing the norm and narrative of gun violence in communities of color by authentically providing safe (physically + emotionally) space for youth survivors and through telling the untold stories of everyday gun violence users to all walks of life. 

Our intent is to build awareness and compassion for people who feel invisible 

without the gun. 

Both our nation and our community have accepted gun violence in communities of color as the standard way of life, yet, through understanding the everyday shooter's reality we can greatly reduce the number of homicides in the most affected population 

in the world.

We all have a T.R.I.G.G.E.R. finger. Thus, we all should be on the side of ending gun violence efficiently and empathetically for those raised in a village of violence. Our dynamic team of advocates, survivors, shooters, volunteers and youth are all committed to helping bring awareness and transformation to everyday 

gun violence. 

With purpose and precision, we aim to reduce the number of total intentional interpersonal homicides to ZERO in communities of color by year 2100. 

We are all guilty of viewing shooter as the only killer. We pull their trigger with them if we do not begin asking ourselves why is the trigger pulled so often in communities of color. From heartache to heart work, help us properly identify and convey the root causes of urban gun violence here. 

YOUTH VOICE

We value youth voice and understand that by including them in every step  leads to a greater sense of belonging and engagement.
The final production will be for students and by students. The first initiative is to produce a project communicating the 

point of view of the shooter. Through this lens, 

creators and viewers aging from 12-25 years 

old can discover that gun violence 

can be ended within. 

Creating a project for action 

requires uncovering real stories. Contact us to organize a focus group with youth or volunteers here. Expect to participate in interviews, story telling, script writing, art therapy, 

and solution-based think tanks. 

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

  There are many steps community partners, families, and others can take to positively impact youth both before and after they have come into contact with the gun. Our extended program model serves as our third phase of the project where created spaces 

for students to explore their interests, grow 

their knowledge, and build their network in gun violence prevention becomes reality. Educators will not want to miss the chance 

at a private screening of the 

T.R.I.G.G.E.R. production 

  that connects activists with educators to create greater knowledge about the 

conditions (and negligence) that lead to 

social, emotional, academic, and 

physical well-being for 

young people who are 

most impacted by gun violence.