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(Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Tuesday, Aug. 16 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Community reeling after another weekend of gun violence.

The life of Jarvis Lykes is celebrated by family and friendsPhoto by Keyanna Jones. "We ain't blacking down!" was the chant that could be heard as passersby walked along 10th Avenue in Columbus, GA, in front of the Consolidated Government Building, on Thursday, August 04, 2022. The chant was led by Arreasha Lawrence, Regional Organizer for Black Voters Matter Fund. Arreasha was one of many representatives from community organizations, who gathered in solidarity with the family of Jarvis Lykes to stand against police brutality, community gun violence and voter suppression. The program, entitled "Remembrance, Resilience, Awareness, Transparency," was held to bring attention to the ongoing issues plaguing Communities of Color.

New Orleans has been known worldwide as one of the premier locations for great food, unique culture, and having a fun time. Unfortunately, the Crescent City is on track to becoming one of the deadliest cities in America per capita.

A man was fatally shot during what police believe was an altercation at King's Cove Luxury Apartments in Kingwood (4920 Magnolia Cove) Texas. According to Lt. Issac Jefferson with the Houston Police Department, the man was found by officers who were responding to a report of a shooting, on a sidewalk between two apartment buildings in the complex. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Families comforting each other after shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TXNPR. Mass shootings have been increasing over the years but for the last few years have been quite dramatic. Even more disturbing is the trend of teens and young adults involved in these high-profile events.

Jayla Heaven, 22-Years Old, Killed in the crossfire of a shooting in Hartford, Connecticut. 'She was a sparkle, she was a light' | Friends, family remember life of young woman killed in Hartford shootingNBC Connecticut.

A woman was shot at the back of the head while pushing her three-month-old in a stroller.(Lacie Slezak/Unsplash) Amongst peaking gun violence in New York City, a quashed Supreme Court Decision on New York State’s Concealed Carry Permit Law, and a recent spike in interest in the progression of gun rights in the United States, perhaps we can come together and think on the following story.

(Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Wednesday, June 29 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Mayor Ted Wheeler announces Safer Summer PDX initiative to address gun violence.

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, a gunman killed two people and injured twenty others during the annual pride festival in Oslo, Norway. "A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an 'Islamist terror act' during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival." —Maria Sanminiatelli and Karl Ritter.

Southern Christian Coalition calls for "common sense" gun legislation. At a press conference today, a group of Tennessee pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition called on Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty to support bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing gun violence.

(Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Wednesday, June 15 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. PPS Board votes 7-0 to ban concealed weapons on campuses.

“You’re all gonna die”– 10-year-old Samuel Salinas, a survivor of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, recalls what the shooter said. As reported in People, In a tragic incident that took place on May 24th, 2022, at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, USA, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos fatally shot nineteen students and two teachers. Earlier that day, Ramos evidently shot his grandmother in the forehead, severely wounding her. Then, he headed for the school. Approximately five minutes before entering the premises of Robb Elementary, he started firing shots with his AR-15 style rifle. Then he entered the premises through an unlocked side gate and faced no obstruction in the process. Upon entering the building, he locked himself in a classroom. It is there that the tragedy took place. Inside the classroom, he shot and killed twenty-one people including nineteen students and two teachers. He then remained there for approximately an hour before a member of the United States Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) fatally shot him.

An employee in a manufacturing plant in Maryland, USA, fatally shoots three of his co-workers. Here's all we know till now. Image given for artistic purpose only (not an accurate image).Maurício Mascaro / Pexels.

On June 8, the U.S. House of Representatives gathered to hear the testimonies of survivors of recent mass shootings(Image by Getty Images) (Forsyth County, GA) On Wednesday, June 8, the U.S. House of Representatives gathered to hear the testimonies of survivors of the mass shootings that occurred in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, Texas.

Doctor dismayed that Green opposed "Protect Our Kids Act" Following passage of the "Protect our Kids Act" in the U.S. House of Representatives last night, Nashville ER physician Dr. Katrina Green expressed disappointment that Congressman and doctor Mark Green voted against the legislation.

Southern Christian Coalition speaks out following multiple shootings in Chattanooga. A group of Chattanooga pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition spoke out in favor of gun policy reform this week following a recent pair of mass shootings in the city.

(Alexey Furman/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Monday, June 6 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Ukrainian family living in Portland shares story.

Organizers held marches across Dallas in response to the increase in violence.Ben Mater/Unsplash. Community organizers across the Dallas Fort-Worth area came together to put on an event they called the Citywide March Against Gun Violence on Saturday. The planned march and rally were in response to the increased violence and shootings across the area.

Faith group calls for action on gun violence, takes stand against arming teachers. Following an interview where Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee indicated his support for arming some Tennessee teachers in response to incidents of gun violence at schools, a group of pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition spoke out against the proposal.

ER physician applauds President Biden's speech, calls on Tennessee policymakers to act. A Nashville emergency room doctor who is a part of the healthcare advocacy group "Protect My Care" is calling on Tennessee policymakers to take action to address gun violence in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, TX and subsequent hospital shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma.