Our Work & Media
Gun violence has taken too many lives, but we refuse to stay silent. Here, you’ll find our history, media features, and the work we’ve done to honor victims, support survivors, and build safer communities.
Our Story, Our Work, Our Voice
Learn more about the mission behind Lay the Guns Down Now, our community events like Hope Over Hate, and the voices shaping this movement. From press features to public performances, this is where our work lives on the record.
Hope Over Hate – Let the Music Mend 2024
Hosted at Brooklyn Borough Hall on September 27, 2024, this free tribute concert honored survivors and victims of gun violence. Organized by Lay the Guns Down Now, A Song For Life, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the event featured live performances and a message of healing through music.
A performer shares their voice during Hope Over Hate 2024.
Hope Over Hate 2024 – A Tribute in Music and Unity
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Lay the Guns Down Now Foundation, A Song For Life, and the Office of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso came together to present Hope Over Hate: Let the Music Mend, a free tribute concert held at the Brooklyn Borough Hall Promenade. The event honored those impacted by gun violence through music, remembrance, and community. For…
Families of Black victims killed by police sound the alarm about gun violence and brutality in New York protest
The families gathered to speak out against racism and rising gun violence. Black Lives Matter protesters gathered Friday in New York City alongside the families of George Floyd, Eric Garner and other victims to speak out against racism and police brutality in America as well as the rise in gun violence that has affected some…
BCG Change-Maker: Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker created the Lay the Guns Down Campaign, which was inspired in 2005 after the loss of his oldest son, due to gun violence. Mr. Tucker used this traumatic experience as a catalyst for change; instead of being upset at the world he decided devoted his time to bringing about change and striving to…
Singer, Lay the Guns Down founder team up for song about police brutality
During this time of unrest in our country, two Brooklyn residents are choosing to uplift people with music. During this time of unrest in our country, two Brooklyn residents are choosing to uplift people with music. Brooklyn-based artist Venor Yard made a song as a way to offer a positive message. “We’re saying don’t give…
Seaport community joins hands to stop gun violence
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Jayce Soto was shooting some hoops Saturday afternoon at the South Street Seaport. She loves a game of basketball, but being on this court had another meaning: Joining the movement to end gun violence. “We need more of these for the kids, whether they are young or grown, the mentors to come…
Michael Tucker says no to ‘suns out, guns out’
The summer’s sun comes with a slight sense of dread. That old adage is often repeated, “Sun’s out, guns out.” This is the season in which the murder rate rises. Last weekend seemed to confirm that belief. Saturday night, an East New York party ended with gunfire and nine people wounded. That same night, 20-year-old…