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Just last year, 14 youth in Long Beach where killed by gun shots ranging from age 16-25. That’s more than one youth a month that could have been a doctor, lawyer, nurse or NBA super star.
While national debate on gun control continues to blaze across headlines, VoiceWaves has decided to include a voice that hasn’t yet been highlighted in the debate: young women.
In these video above, four local young women share their experience and thoughts on gun culture in Long Beach.