April 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
“Growing Up in an Era of Gun Violence: Understanding the Impact on Gen Z”
6th UU Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
This talk reflects on how the increase in mass shootings has affected Generation Z, highlighting the mental and physical toll of ongoing stress and its influence on social connection and daily life.
Drawing from lived experience as an older Gen Z, Divia will share insights into growing up during a period marked by rising gun violence and school shootings, and how it has shaped their generation.