#  Gun Violence Targeting Black Men in the U.S. 

 





A series of graphics for an Instagram Reel calling for better gun policy to reduce the disproportionate rate of firearm homicides killing Black men in the U.S.



 

January 30, 2025

 

 

Gun violence is a severe health issue in the United States, drastically contributing to premature death. Statistics show that 42,967 individuals passed away from gun-related injuries in 2023. Gun-related deaths have risen approximately by 43% between 2010 and 2020. Among the gun violence-related deaths, 35.26% are composed of homicide cases (NIHCM, 2024). When looking at the victims of these cases, it is apparent that Black men are disproportionately being impacted by this health issue—homicide is the number one cause of death for Black, non-Hispanic, males aged 1-44 in the United States. The primary goal of this product and message is to inspire action against gun violence targeting Black men.

## Artist

Ayah Hamed (2024)

   ![Collage of images.](/sites/g/files/omnuum10866/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/gheli/files/hamedayah_gunviol.jpg?itok=vRSkkwYx) 

 

## Artist Lens

Homicide is the number 1 cause of death for Black men aged 1-44 years. Time and time again in history, we see innocent Black men being brutally killed by police brutality and policies that are implemented against people of color, such as Stand Your Ground. My targeted audience is the general civil society, and I hope to garner awareness of abolishing policies that ultimately harm our Black male community. I hope this media project will encourage citizens to call their policymakers and advocate for better gun policies. I specifically chose to present my media project as art visuals in the form of an Instagram reel because I knew I wanted a visual representation of the issue to evoke emotion. I also wanted to show the victims of gun violence because they are humans just like us, not just statistics. Moreover, I believe social media can reach many various audiences and communities and is very accessible compared to a book or pamphlet. In my media project, I also incorporated a lot of questions throughout the post because I wanted viewers to think about the issue and not just passively scroll.

## Media

Digital

[Download Gun Violence Targeting Black Men in the U.S. PDF](/file_url/910)



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Violence/Injuries ](/topics/violence-injuries)
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