Unity Change in Education: Change in the Community Creates Change in Education

Change in education starts with change in the community. I live in Kansas City, Missouri where we are known for children getting shot in drive by shootings. It breaks my heart to see children in elementary school getting taken a way by a gun. I believe in police and members of the community need to be more aware of children's surroundings although some can not be prevented.

Last October, 6 year old Angel Hooper went to the store with her dad to get some bubblegum. When she came out, a bullets from a gunfire struck her in the head. Why were these two men doing shootings at a gas station near a school zone? What will happen in this area to prevent things like this from happening? It takes a community to stand up and agree that there will be no more of this. Family and friends need to start speaking out on there violent gang members. There have been too many shootings that has cost a child's life. This is a young girl who's family will never be able to see her succeed in school. It is a must that make a change and not have anymore Angel Cooper's who will no longer be able to receive education. It is must that we make a change so that young students will not have to grieve over their missing classmate.

I want parents to be more careful of their children's surroundings and making sure they are always in a safe environment.

Below you will be able to watch a video of Angel's family doing a balloon release celebrating her 7th birthday.