SEASON 2 EPISODE 7
Driving Intersectional Gun Violence Protection Activism
FEATURING: Andrea Gonzalez, Advocate and Education Specialist at New Yorkers Against Gun Violence
Join us for an engaging conversation with Andrea Gonzales, 22-year-old Queer Mestiza advocate and organizer for marginalized youth. Organizing at the intersection of racial, gender and educational justice, and abolition since the age of 15, Andrea has always been focused on empowering, educating, and liberating her communities from oppressive systems by any means necessary.
As an education specialist and instructor at New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Andrea's dedication and expertise shine through as she delves into the innovative approaches and strategies she employs in her work. She shares her experiences working with the NGO Youth Over Guns, emphasizes the vital role of intersectionality in gun violence prevention activism, and underscores the power of community in sustaining one's commitment to activism.