
Hadiya Pendleton
Hadiya Pendleton was an African American teenager who became a symbol of gun violence in America after she was tragically shot and killed in Chicago in 2013, just days after performing at President Barack Obama's second inauguration. Her death sparked national discussions on gun control and youth violence, and she has since been honored by the Obamas, who memorialized her at the opening of their presidential center.
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Hadiya Pendleton was memorialized by the Obamas in their newly opened presidential center.
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Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in Chicago, eight days after performing at then-President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
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