Change The Ref
@changetheref.bsky.social
Our son Joaquin Oliver (17) was killed inside his school. We use urban art as creative confrontation to expose mass shooting disastrous effects in America.
On November 14th, 2019, at Saugus High School, 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who had just celebrated her birthday, and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed. Three others were injured in the mere 16 seconds the shooting lasted.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
On November 14th, 2019, at Saugus High School, 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who had just celebrated her birthday, and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed. Three others were injured in the mere 16 seconds the shooting lasted.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
After our time in Los Angeles, we made a pit stop in El Paso to visit our mural painted by @moliver00.bsky.social in 2019!
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After our time in Los Angeles, we made a pit stop in El Paso to visit our mural painted by @moliver00.bsky.social in 2019!
Thank you to everyone who joined a potluck-style gathering with Manny and Patricia!
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined a potluck-style gathering with Manny and Patricia!
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
Less than two years before he was killed in the a school shooting, Joaquin Oliver tweeted:
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Less than two years before he was killed in the a school shooting, Joaquin Oliver tweeted:
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
So many lives taken by gun violence will never have the chance to vote. We owe it to them to use ours.
Go vote!
Go vote!
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So many lives taken by gun violence will never have the chance to vote. We owe it to them to use ours.
Go vote!
Go vote!
We are so thankful to Center Theatre Group for helping us amplify Joaquin’s message!
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are so thankful to Center Theatre Group for helping us amplify Joaquin’s message!
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
We haven’t forgotten that it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month— and we hope you don’t, either.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We haven’t forgotten that it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month— and we hope you don’t, either.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
ATTENTION: Lush Cosmetic's Bloom A New Day Activation is in 2nd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ATTENTION: Lush Cosmetic's Bloom A New Day Activation is in 2nd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver - art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, in association with Change the Ref.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver - art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, in association with Change the Ref.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
Our show “GUAC” premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last night in LA! If you’re in the area, grab your tickets now, as the show is playing through November 2nd!
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Our show “GUAC” premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last night in LA! If you’re in the area, grab your tickets now, as the show is playing through November 2nd!
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver.
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver.
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Throughout October, we will be highlighting the connection between gun violence and domestic violence. Too often, the two are closely intertwined.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Throughout October, we will be highlighting the connection between gun violence and domestic violence. Too often, the two are closely intertwined.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
More than 22,000 people were present at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas on October 1st, 2017, when the deadliest mass shooting in American history unfolded.
We think of those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones, and those who endure the trauma of this horrific day.
We think of those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones, and those who endure the trauma of this horrific day.
October 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
More than 22,000 people were present at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas on October 1st, 2017, when the deadliest mass shooting in American history unfolded.
We think of those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones, and those who endure the trauma of this horrific day.
We think of those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones, and those who endure the trauma of this horrific day.
This is the 30 UNDER 30 we never wanted to publish.
It is a magazine honoring the children whose lives were cut short by gun violence—the ones who never got the chance to turn 30.
Read the full magazine here: 30under30.us
It is a magazine honoring the children whose lives were cut short by gun violence—the ones who never got the chance to turn 30.
Read the full magazine here: 30under30.us
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is the 30 UNDER 30 we never wanted to publish.
It is a magazine honoring the children whose lives were cut short by gun violence—the ones who never got the chance to turn 30.
Read the full magazine here: 30under30.us
It is a magazine honoring the children whose lives were cut short by gun violence—the ones who never got the chance to turn 30.
Read the full magazine here: 30under30.us
A Church of Jesus Christ of LDS in Grand Blanc, Michigan, became the sight of a horrific act of violence today.
A gunman drove a vehicle through the church door and opened fire on those inside.
The building later went up in flames, which authorities believe was a deliberate act by the perpetrator.
A gunman drove a vehicle through the church door and opened fire on those inside.
The building later went up in flames, which authorities believe was a deliberate act by the perpetrator.
September 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A Church of Jesus Christ of LDS in Grand Blanc, Michigan, became the sight of a horrific act of violence today.
A gunman drove a vehicle through the church door and opened fire on those inside.
The building later went up in flames, which authorities believe was a deliberate act by the perpetrator.
A gunman drove a vehicle through the church door and opened fire on those inside.
The building later went up in flames, which authorities believe was a deliberate act by the perpetrator.
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we bring to your attention another statistic that should urge you to fight mental health stigma and gun violence simultaneously.
Credit: Everytown Research & Policy
#SuicidePrevention #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #EndGunViolence
Credit: Everytown Research & Policy
#SuicidePrevention #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #EndGunViolence
September 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we bring to your attention another statistic that should urge you to fight mental health stigma and gun violence simultaneously.
Credit: Everytown Research & Policy
#SuicidePrevention #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #EndGunViolence
Credit: Everytown Research & Policy
#SuicidePrevention #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #EndGunViolence
Today we share a powerful message from Guac’s amazing mom, Patricia. May her words move you and inspire us all to take stronger action against gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
#EndGunViolence
September 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today we share a powerful message from Guac’s amazing mom, Patricia. May her words move you and inspire us all to take stronger action against gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
#EndGunViolence
A heartbreaking reality in America.
We cannot let gun violence become normal.
We cannot let gun violence become normal.
September 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
A heartbreaking reality in America.
We cannot let gun violence become normal.
We cannot let gun violence become normal.
Today, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Change The Ref reaffirms: weapons must never replace words.
And at this point, we should all agree, the real problem is the guns.
And at this point, we should all agree, the real problem is the guns.
September 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Change The Ref reaffirms: weapons must never replace words.
And at this point, we should all agree, the real problem is the guns.
And at this point, we should all agree, the real problem is the guns.
Some words to you from Guac on this #WisdomWednesday 🥑
September 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Some words to you from Guac on this #WisdomWednesday 🥑
Firearms are the most lethal method of suicide in the United States.
This month we will be sharing more statistics that should urge you to get involved in the fight against gun violence in all of its forms.
#NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #YouMatter #EndGunViolence
This month we will be sharing more statistics that should urge you to get involved in the fight against gun violence in all of its forms.
#NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #YouMatter #EndGunViolence
September 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Firearms are the most lethal method of suicide in the United States.
This month we will be sharing more statistics that should urge you to get involved in the fight against gun violence in all of its forms.
#NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #YouMatter #EndGunViolence
This month we will be sharing more statistics that should urge you to get involved in the fight against gun violence in all of its forms.
#NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #YouMatter #EndGunViolence
Joaquin ‘Guac’ Oliver is remembered as an activist. He was also a son, a brother, a friend, a partner, an athlete, a music lover, and so much more.
It’s in learning how Joaquin lived that we find the inspiration to create change.
#EndGunViolence
It’s in learning how Joaquin lived that we find the inspiration to create change.
#EndGunViolence
September 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Joaquin ‘Guac’ Oliver is remembered as an activist. He was also a son, a brother, a friend, a partner, an athlete, a music lover, and so much more.
It’s in learning how Joaquin lived that we find the inspiration to create change.
#EndGunViolence
It’s in learning how Joaquin lived that we find the inspiration to create change.
#EndGunViolence
Prayers filled the room. Gunfire filled the silence. This end with policy, not platitudes. Annunciation Catholic Schoo Minnesota, our hearts are with you, and our voices demand change.
September 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Prayers filled the room. Gunfire filled the silence. This end with policy, not platitudes. Annunciation Catholic Schoo Minnesota, our hearts are with you, and our voices demand change.