The Florida Historic Capitol building, the Mayo Building across the street and other state offices will shine Orange as state leaders observe the kick-off of Wear Orange Weekend.
June 5, 2021 Share
Activists in the United States are hoping to see buildings across the country bathed in orange on Friday to commemorate National Gun Awareness Day to honor victims and survivors of gun violence.
The Wear Orange campaign seeks to raise awareness about gun violence and encourages people to dress in orange clothing on Friday and for organizations and businesses to light their buildings in orange the color hunters wear to protect themselves and others from an accidental shooting.
Organizers say that in 2020, #WearOrange trended nationally on Twitter with more than 150,000 Americans taking part, along with more than 300 businesses. They say more than 100 buildings and landmarks, including 11 stadiums, turned skylines orange last year.
We’ve found solace and purpose in activism, in fighting to build a country where gun violence no longer steals children from mothers or cornerstones from communities.
Friday kicked off National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend nationwide, and here in Missoula several businesses and locations have adopted the signature orange color that symbolizes gun violence awareness.