Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility - Join the National Movement!
Join the Launch March 17th at 3pm ET and join Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility - just go to: https://thegrandmothers.org/launch
Margaret Heldring never imagined spending her retirement organizing to end gun violence. Yet following the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, Margaret - a retired psychologist - found herself leading what would become Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility—a movement that's redefining both how we approach gun safety and what it means to be an older woman activist in America today.
Sarah J. Dean, Advisory Council member, shares the organization's journey from a local Washington State group to a national movement launching with 400 attendees, and the way they are changing the narrative around the role of grandmothers, and the issue of gun responsibility.
The wisdom of their approach is striking. The shift in perspective that comes with age is compelling, and the issue is undeniably urgent - you won't want to miss this conversation!
Whether you're a grandmother yourself, someone concerned about gun violence, or interested in how older women's voices can transform social movements, this conversation is for you! As Sarah beautifully states, "We have the right and responsibility to tell our stories and interpret who we are ourselves, rather than letting stereotypes interpret who we are."
Ready to challenge assumptions about both gun safety and grandmothers and become inspired and involved? Visit the website (and attend the launch!) to learn how you can get involved with this groundbreaking movement. https://thegrandmothers.org/
Join the Launch March 17th at 3pm ET and join Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility - just go to: https://thegrandmothers.org/
Margaret Heldring never imagined spending her retirement organizing to end gun violence. Yet following the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, Margaret - a retired psychologist - found herself leading what would become Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility—a movement that's redefining both how we approach gun safety and what it means to be an older woman activist in America today.
Sarah J. Dean, Advisory Council member, shares the organization's journey from a local Washington State group to a national movement launching with 400 attendees, and the way they are changing the narrative around the role of grandmothers, and the issue of gun responsibility.
The wisdom of their approach is striking. The shift in perspective that comes with age is compelling, and the issue is undeniably urgent - you won't want to miss this conversation!
Whether you're a grandmother yourself, someone concerned about gun violence, or interested in how older women's voices can transform social movements, this conversation is for you! As Sarah beautifully states, "We have the right and responsibility to tell our stories and interpret who we are ourselves, rather than letting stereotypes interpret who we are."
Ready to challenge assumptions about both gun safety and grandmothers and become inspired and involved? Visit the website (and attend the launch!) to learn how you can get involved with this groundbreaking movement. https://thegrandmothers.org/
00:00 - Introduction to Wisdom at Work
00:34 - Meet Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility
09:45 - Diversity and Representation in Activism
18:32 - Redefining the Grandmother Identity
31:21 - Shifting Focus to State and Local Action
39:01 - Changing the Narrative on Gun Safety
42:50 - Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved