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Gregory Jackson
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Gun Violence Survivor | Sports Enthusiast
Activist | Organizer | Policy Expert
VA Raised Me | DC Made Me
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If you want a sense of data- (suicide by older white men among 📈gun death rates) & public health-informed (crime only 15% of gun deaths), & commercially savvy (use enforcement against corporate entities to block distribution) public policy, listen to @nelbamg.bsky.social youtu.be/LF8OI0u6HL8?...
Shared Humanity 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
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May 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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In the latest episode of #SharedHumanity, @nelbamg.bsky.social is joined by the two former deputy directors of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, @gregoryjacksonjr.bsky.social and Rob Wilcox.

They discuss the successes of the Office and how they can continue to be replicated.

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“WE’VE SEEN THE BIGGEST REDUCTION IN GUN VIOLENCE IN THIS NATION’S HISTORY.” - Rob Wilcox, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention In 2023, we saw a nearly 12% drop in homicides. In 2024, we saw a 16% drop. SOURCES: Shared Humanity Episode 09, Council on Criminal Justice Map of U.S. shows Philadelphia saw a nearly 50% reduction in homicides in 2024. Detroit saw fewer homicides than in 50 years. Baltimore saw a 40% reduction in homicides. SOURCE: Shared Humanity Episode 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention “We are reducing violence. And we have the solutions that work. We just need to go put them in place.” - Rob Wilcox, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention SOURCE: Shared Humanity Episode 09: What We Learned From the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
April 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Proud to stand with activists and brave leaders in Congress to introduce the “Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act”!
February 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Infuriated by this attack on efforts to keep our communities safe from gun violence.
February 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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What movie are you most excited about in 2025?
January 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Tough loss by my Buffalos last night!
December 29, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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Happy Holidays from the Jacksons!
December 27, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Sooooo checking out Smile 2 and I think I’m still a bigger fan of the original…what are yall thoughts?

Don’t worry, I’ll be back on Christmas movies tomorrow lol
December 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
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Proud to be a part of the first ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention!
December 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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So where my Commanders family at?
December 20, 2024 at 4:05 AM
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What’s up Blue Sky!?!
December 19, 2024 at 4:50 PM