Change The Ref

Change The Ref

@changetheref.bsky.social

Our son Joaquin Oliver (17) was killed inside his school. We use urban art as creative confrontation to expose mass shooting disastrous effects in America.

1,188 Followers 68 Following 248 Posts Joined Nov 2024
3 months ago
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Happy birthday to our special @moliver00.bsky.social

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3 months ago
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Watch the 13th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on our Facebook page or our YouTube page.

This year’s Tribute Videos will begin at 6pm and the program will begin at 7pm.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewtownActio...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newtownacti...

#FreedomToLive

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3 months ago

Being live-streamed on our Facebook page as well!

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3 months ago
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At least one person is dead after a shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort, Kentucky.

GUN VIOLENCE IS KILLING OUR FUTURE

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3 months ago
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Today we remember John Lennon, whose life was stolen 45 years ago.

Joaquin found inspiration and hope in John Lennon’s music.

As we honor John Lennon’s legacy, we also honor Joaquin’s, and recommit ourselves to building the peaceful world they both believed in.

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3 months ago
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Gun violence leaves far too many empty seats at the Thanksgiving table. Joaquin should still be here.

As we remember him, we honor the 40,000 lives taken each year.

If you’re remembering someone taken by gun violence, share their name and story so we can honor them together.

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4 months ago
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On November 14th, 2019, at Saugus High School, 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who had just celebrated her birthday, and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed. Three others were injured in the mere 16 seconds the shooting lasted.

We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.

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4 months ago
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After our time in Los Angeles, we made a pit stop in El Paso to visit our mural painted by @moliver00.bsky.social in 2019!

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4 months ago
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Thank you to everyone who joined a potluck-style gathering with Manny and Patricia!

We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.

#EndGunViolence

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4 months ago
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Less than two years before he was killed in the a school shooting, Joaquin Oliver tweeted:
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”

Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.

#EndGunViolence

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4 months ago
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So many lives taken by gun violence will never have the chance to vote. We owe it to them to use ours.

Go vote!

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4 months ago
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We are so thankful to Center Theatre Group for helping us amplify Joaquin’s message!

To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!

#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow

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4 months ago
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Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.

We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.

Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.

We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.

Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Nominate Change the Ref to share an extra $5,000 during Giveback Weekend Help them share in $2,000,000 worth of grants this year

Please Vote for Change the Ref on GiveBack Weekend and MyGivingCircle will donate $1 at :

mygivingcircle.org/change-the-r...

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4 months ago
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We haven’t forgotten that it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month— and we hope you don’t, either.

#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence

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4 months ago

Incredible experience.
Support it if it’s near you.

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4 months ago
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“Guac,” a one-man show, turns one father's grief into activism Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.

“Guac,” a one-man show, turns one father's grief into activism

Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.

www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v... @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy

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4 months ago
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Parkland parents launch ‘30 Under 30’ to honor victims of gun violence The parents of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver have launched a new campaign honoring young people killed by gun violence.

Parkland parents launch ‘30 Under 30’ to honor victims of gun violence

www.local10.com/news/local/2...

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4 months ago
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ATTENTION: Lush Cosmetic's Bloom A New Day Activation is in 2nd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏

Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...

#AnthemAwards

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4 months ago
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GUAC by Manuel Oliver

This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.

At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.

www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...

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4 months ago
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GUAC – The Play The title is eye-catching, maybe even eyebrow raising – Manuel Oliver takes it on in the first few moments of the performance. ‘This is not Chipotle, you are not in the wrong place. But…

GUAC – The Play:

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4 months ago
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GUAC by Manuel Oliver

Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.

An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.

Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...

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4 months ago
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GUAC by Manuel Oliver - art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, in association with Change the Ref.

An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac

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4 months ago
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Our show “GUAC” premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last night in LA! If you’re in the area, grab your tickets now, as the show is playing through November 2nd!

We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”

www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...

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5 months ago
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GUAC by Manuel Oliver.

This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.

The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.

www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...

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5 months ago
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Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles After losing his son in the Parkland school shooting, Manuel Oliver is fighting gun violence with theater and AI in a one-man show, ‘Guac,’ at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles

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A Father’s Fight: ‘Guac’ at Kirk Douglas confronts toll of school shootings Manuel Oliver immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela seeking a safer place to raise his family. Then on Feb. 14, 2018, his son, Joaquin “Guac” Oliver was killed at Marjory

A Father’s Fight: ‘Guac’ at Kirk Douglas confronts toll of school shootings

www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_eve...

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Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Families of victims of gun violence gathered to deliver a message of action to Florida Sen. Rick Scott. The group,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/l...

Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action

wsvn.com/news/local/m...

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5 months ago
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Throughout October, we will be highlighting the connection between gun violence and domestic violence. Too often, the two are closely intertwined.

#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October

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