CRIMEJul 28 · 10:00 UTCTHE TRACEAlma Beauvais

This Mother Refused to Accept Violence as Normal

Krystal Gonzalez, mother of Aaliyah, organized 'Aaliyah Day' in Glen Burnie to honor her daughter, who was killed in a 2020 mass shooting at a Brooklyn Day block party in Baltimore. The event highlighted systemic failures in housing and law enforcement, as lawsuits allege negligence by the Baltimore City Housing Authority. Gonzalez has become an advocate for change, focusing on addressing gun violence and policy missteps.

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