Kim Kardashian
Celebrities including Kim Kardashian have urged fans to join her in wearing orange clothing to mark National Gun Awareness Day following multiple mass shootings across the US.
The 41-year-old reality star has joined those speaking out against national gun laws and government inaction.
National Gun Awareness Day is observed on June 3 in the US and follows two recent tragedies in Uvalde, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The 41-year-old reality star has joined the ranks of celebrities who have spoken out against lax national gun laws and government inaction (Doug Peters / PA)
Kardashian was joined by other famous faces including singer Shawn Mendes, Oscar co-host Wanda Sykes, actor Mark Ruffalo and author Jodi Picoult.
Kardashian wrote on her Instagram Story, “This National Gun Violence Awareness Day, join me in raising awareness of the gun violence crisis that is killing more than 110 people and injuring more than 200 others every day.
“Wear orange and share your picture on social media using the hashtag #WearOrange.”
Kardashian, who is known for campaigning on social justice issues, previously called for the temporary release of an imprisoned father of one of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting.
Posting a picture of 10-year-old Eliahana Cruz Torres, she said her father Eli Torres should be allowed to attend his daughter’s funeral, saying “every parent deserves that right.”
Sharing a picture of himself in orange, Sykes wrote, “Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day – people across the country will wear #WearOrange to raise awareness every day of the gun violence crisis in the United States.”
Picoult, known for novels such as My Sister’s Keeper and Wish You Were Here, said: “On this National Gun Violence Awareness Day, join me in lending our voice to those who are left without because of senseless gun violence.”
Ahead of a performance at the iHeartRadio Wango Tango music festival in California on Saturday, Mendes said he will be performing in orange to celebrate the day and urged fans to join him.
Ruffalo also shared a link to the Wear Orange website, which has information about the movement.
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Tomorrow I’m performing at @iHeartRadio Wango Tango and I’ll be in orange. If you come or tune in, join & #WearOrange ?
Please text “BOLD” to 644-33 to tell your senators to take gun safety action now pic.twitter.com/4KslAPVdOP
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) June 3, 2022
Uvalde native actor Matthew McConaughey also continues to offer his support to the community and has set up a charity fund to support grieving families.
“Matthew and Camila McConaughey have been at the scene in Uvalde for the past few days since the mass shooting, the loss is tragic,” the charity’s website said.
“While the spirit of community suffers, the unanimous support of families for families and strangers for locals is wonderful.
“After the initial shock, the city has now begun the funerals and the grieving process that continues for the surviving children, families and the wider community. “
“The community will need continued grief counseling and support through the long journey that lies ahead.
“Please join us in helping the people of Uvalde, TX.”
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