June 14th 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Quavo are joining forces for an important discussion on reducing gun violence in the city of Atlanta. According to reports from Fox 5 Atlanta, Harris will be attending the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 18, which also happens to be the birthday of the late rapper and Migos member Kirsnick "Takeoff" Khari Ball. The summit is a new annual event that aims to honor Takeoff and other victims of gun violence, while working towards making Atlanta a model for decreasing gun violence.
The conversation, which will be moderated in collaboration with the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, comes after Quavo's visit to the White House in September of 2023. During this visit, the rapper sat down with Vice President Harris to discuss ways to advance gun safety laws. This meeting was a result of Quavo and his family's involvement with the Congressional Black Caucus, and it led to the launch of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention by the White House, just one day after Quavo's visit.
The Rocket Foundation Summit will consist of two panels. The first panel, called LIVE FREE, will be led by the Community Justice Action Fund and will address the gun violence crisis in the United States. It will also explore how community violence intervention can play a role in resolving this issue. The second panel, led by Youth Over Guns, the Offenders Alumni Association, and H.O.P.E. Hustlers, will focus on the importance of supporting and investing in youth programs to decrease gun violence and promote community safety.
The fireside chat between Harris and Quavo will be moderated by Deputy Director Greg Jackson. In addition to this event, Vice President Harris will also be attending a moderated conversation at the 38th annual conference for 100 Black Men of America on Friday, June 14. Attendees of the Rocket Foundation Summit will have the opportunity to connect with families of gun violence victims and survivors, and discuss potential actions that can be taken to improve gun control. The day will conclude with local and state officials honoring Quavo's philanthropic efforts and celebrating the life of Takeoff.
This event is especially relevant as it coincides with the launch of the "Black Voters for Biden" campaign, which is a joint effort by President Biden and Vice President Harris to encourage Black Americans to vote in the upcoming election. It is clear that Harris and Quavo are dedicated to addressing the issue of gun violence and finding solutions that will benefit their community. By bringing together various organizations and individuals, the Rocket Foundation Summit hopes to make a positive impact and create a safer future for everyone.
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