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“Bullets into Bells” edited by Brian Clements, Alexandra Teague and Dean Rader
Poets and citizens respond to gun violence in an attempt to find common ground
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Captain Mark Kelly write in the foreword of “Bullets into Bells,” …” people in public service do not begin their careers thinking that gun violence prevention would be their life’s work.” Neither do poets, … Continue reading
“Undertaker” by Patricia Smith
A poet responds to gun violence
Like bards long ago, the poet Patricia Smith is often inspired by the news of the day. Often it’s unwelcome news that takes place in her Chicago neighborhood. In “Undertaker” she tells the story of a local boy shot in … Continue reading
Gun Violence Is a Terminal Illness
The epidemic has claimed too many American lives
“Ideas without action remain ideas, and when that happens, children die.” ~ David Hogg, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School In the wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida on February 14th, I’m having a great deal of … Continue reading
“21st Century Bunny” Series Speaks Eloquently to a Culture of Violence
Artist Justin Novak uses ceramic sculptures to expose the ethos of fear
Using ceramic bunnies to make a statement about global violence might seem like an odd concept. But that’s exactly what artist Justin Novak does with his series “21st Century Bunny” — a collection of hypervigilant, one-eyed, gun-toting ceramic rabbits that … Continue reading
AIGA Poster Campaign Speaks to America’s Culture of Death
Powerful posters from graphic designers plead for an end to gun violence in the United States
It is nearly impossible to talk about death in America without raising the issue of gun violence. In the decade between 2005 and 2015, over 300,000 Americans died as a result of a gunshot wound inflicted either accidentally, intentionally by … Continue reading
”Missing You” by Diana Ross
This touching tribute to a fallen friend mirrors the pain of those left behind
Of all of the premature deaths in music, Marvin Gaye’s was perhaps the most shocking. Not only was he murdered at gunpoint, but the killer was his own father. At just 44 years old, Gaye left his mark on the … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Diana Ross, gun violence, Loss From Murder, Marvin Gaye, Memorial Song, Murdered, songs about death, Tribute Song
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