LISTEN: Roxane’s got a gun: Author Roxane Gay on Guns in America

Author Roxane Gay bought a gun in 2020 and took it to the range. She expected the place to be “full of White bros”; instead she saw a lot of Black people, predominantly Black women.

Roxane Gay holding her Poodle Source: Instagram post by Roxane
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Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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Serena Zehlius is a passionate writer and Certified Human Rights Consultant. Her love for animals is matched only by her commitment to human rights and progressive...
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Historically, the only time the gun lobby has tried to regulate guns is when Black people have been vocal about gun ownership. And even when Black people own guns legally, police treat us as criminals.

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Serena Zehlius is a passionate writer and Certified Human Rights Consultant. Her love for animals is matched only by her commitment to human rights and progressive values. When she’s not writing about politics, you’ll find her outside enjoying nature.