Lady Gaga’s philanthropic work continues.
Over the weekend, the “Bad Romance” singer announced that she would provide funding for 162 classrooms in Dayton, El Paso and Gilroy. The funding will be provided by her Born This Way Foundation, which will help honor those who lost their lives in the recent mass murders.
“My heart goes out to those who were taken from us too soon and to their families, loved ones, and communities who are left to grieve. Everyone has the right to laws that make them feel safe in their communities. In this moment, I want to channel my confusion, frustration, and fury into hope. Hope that we are there for each other and for ourselves,” she wrote on Facebook.
The Oscar winner emphasized the importance of people coming together. In her explanation, the singer says that being able to survive a tragedy takes a team.
“Surviving and recovering from these tragedies also means prioritizing your mental health and checking in on your loved ones,” she wrote. “If you’re struggling, please be brave and tell a trusted someone. Don’t be scared to ask for help, I beg you. If you see a loved one struggling, please be brave and reach out, remind them it’s ok to not be ok, and listen to them. We cannot turn away from ourselves. We cannot turn away from our loved ones. We need each other. Don’t turn away.”
Earlier this month, CNN reported that 20 people died and another 26 were left injured at Walmart in El Paso following the mass shooting that occurred. The suspect has been identified by authorities as Patrick Crusius. The 21-year-old is being held on a charge of capital murder. Speaking on the issues in today’s society, President Donald Trump believes that the shootings are a result of video games.
“We must stop the glorification of violence in our society,” Trump said. “This includes the gruesome and grizzly video games that are now commonplace. It is too easy today for troubled youth to surround themselves with a culture that celebrates violence. We must stop or substantially reduce this and it has to begin immediately. Cultural change is hard. But each of us can choose to build a culture that celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every human life. That’s what we have to do.”