*Gabrielle Union took to Twitter in outrage over the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, which took place on Wednesday in the same Florida county where her stepkids live.
At least 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman opened fire on students and teachers.
Union admits it was particularly jarring for her and husband Dwyane Wade, who have returned to Miami after the NBA star was traded last week from the Cleveland Cavaliers back to the Miami Heat.
“Like thousands in South Florida, we sent the boys to school in Broward County this morning… there are no words to describe the despair, horror & anger,” the actress tweeted.
“This does not have to be our collective reality. How many more? How many children must not make it home?”
Like thousands in South Florida, we sent the boys to school in Broward County this morning… there are no words to describe the despair, horror & anger. This does not have to be our collective reality. How many more? How many children must not make it home?
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 14, 2018
Union joined a number of celebrities who spoke out about the shooting on social media, from Chelsea Handler to Bette Midler to Kim Kardashian West to Stephen King.
We owe it to our children and our teachers to keep them safe while at school. Prayers won’t do this: action will. Congress, please do your job and protect Americans from senseless gun violence
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 15, 2018
No words, no actions, no laws are enough until we end this epidemic of school shootings in our country. My heart is with the students and parents of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 14, 2018
We have to elect candidates that are not funded by the NRA in November. We have an opportunity to elect candidates who won’t allow kids to go to school and get shot. It is disgusting how many times this has happened and Republicans do nothing. You all have blood on your hands.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) February 14, 2018
Another school shooting, this in FLA. Congrats to the spineless cowards who do nothing to help us stem this horrific epidemic, ie CONGRESS
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) February 14, 2018
Sending my love to #parkland. #guncontrol #policyandchange pic.twitter.com/lGnYTytBfm
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) February 15, 2018
We’ve marched on Washington for a multitude of reasons throughout history for everything from civil rights to AIDS research. The #MeToo movement has changed hearts, minds & is starting to change policy. Where is the organized outrage for Gun Reform that we so desperately need???
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 15, 2018
Fox News anchor said shooter in Florida was dressed like “Antifa.” Even while mourning, Fox News STAYS ON BRAND. #GunControl
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) February 15, 2018
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