U.S. Sports Teams Take Stand Against Gun Violence

June 04, 2022
Amy Tennery

As advocates call on Washington to curb violence after mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, its hometown team the Nationals are already taking up the cause.

Professional teams across the United States are jumping into a national debate over gun control, with 75 teams expected to take part in “Wear Orange Weekend,” an annual event that kicked off Friday to advocate for an end to gun violence, according to non-profit Everytown for Gun Safety.

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More than 90 sports teams, 40 leading brands, 110 mayors, and 200 non-governmental organization participated in raising awareness for gun violence prevention this year. For full coverage of Wear Orange weekend, click HERE.