Julianne Moore Instagram – “Do not put a period behind my son’s name—because my son is still talking, because his mom is still standing.” – Brenda Mitchell of University Park, Illinois, and this week’s #WomenCrushWednesday
Tomorrow will be 20 years since Brenda’s son, Kenneth, was shot and killed just days after seeing her other son, Kevin, off to his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. Kenneth was 31-years-old with 2 sons and a third born just 30 days later. When Kevin returned safely after his tour, he gave up his military career to care for his brother’s children.
Today, Brenda is a force for change. She has been a volunteer with @MomsDemand for over 10 years, where she has served as Chapter Leader for the State of Illinois, a National Trainer, a National Mentor, and a member of the Grassroots Leadership Team, in addition to being an @Everytown Survivor Network fellow. An ordained minister, she is also involved in multiple trauma and healing organizations including the Chicago based group Purpose Over Pain and leads a weekly Healing Circle Grief Support Group.
Brenda’s work has been vital to the gun violence prevention movement both in her community and across the country. Please join me today in thanking @bkmitchell1 and holding Kenneth in your heart. #wcw | Posted on 05/Feb/2025 18:04:45
