NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brady, the
nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, will
celebrate its annual Brady Action Awards on April 25th honoring the efforts of individuals
who have distinguished themselves in the movement to free America
from gun violence. The evening will be hosted by director and
comedian Judd Apatow, an original
signatory of the viral "Show Gun Safety" open letter signed by
leading Hollywood creators
pledging to model gun safety on screen.
"We have been able to usher in monumental progress in the
movement against gun violence — like decreases in gun homicide, the
recent fall of the NRA, and unprecedented engagement from
Hollywood — because of people who
understand Jim and Sarah Brady's
approach that we can 'take action, not sides,' to create a safer
America. The gun violence epidemic is a public health issue, not a
political one, and I am eager to celebrate the heroes who are
bridging divides in their communities and across industries so that
we can save lives," said Brady
President, Kris
Brown.
"One of the reasons I make the kind of movies I do is because
the world can be horrifying, and we all need to laugh sometimes.
But we, as a country, need to do better. And what I've learned from
working with Brady is that we can each play a part to help free
America from gun violence," said Apatow. "The Action Awards
will offer a glimpse into Brady's leading work to shift American
culture to save lives. As the nation's oldest gun violence
prevention group, they know that changing laws alone won't end gun
violence; we must change our hearts and minds, too. I'm excited to
join them to celebrate the people who have done just that and are
propelling us toward a safer America."
Awardees, Special Guests, and Host Committee Members
Include:
- Christy Callahan, Show Gun
Safety Senior Advisor
- Jon Glickman, Miramax CEO and Show Gun Safety
Ambassador
- Anthony David Jr., Executive
Council Member Team ENOUGH
- Lisa Sherman, President and CEO
of the Ad Council
- Donna Vobornik, Partner at
Dentons US L.L.P.
- Adam Brody, Actor
- Clark Gregg,
Actor/Filmmaker
- Bradley Whitford, Actor
- W. Kamau Bell, Stand-up
Comedian, Director, Producer
- Chike Okonkwo, Actor, Activist
and Entrepreneur
- Steve Kerr, Golden State
Warriors Coach
- U.S. House Rep. Eric
Swalwell
- U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer
Contact: Izzy Olive,
iolive@bradyunited.org, (412) 401-5787
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