During the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 2016, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and opened fire on the crowd, who was celebrating Latin Night. After more than three hours of terror, 49 lives were lost and 53 additional people were wounded.

In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at the history of Pulse, the events of June 12, 2016, and the response to the shooting.

Additional Resources:

• Orlando Census
• The 2021 LGBTQ+ Travel Index
• LGBT Adults in Large US Metropolitan Areas
• Orlando Shooter on Facebook: Now 'Taste' ISIS 'Vengeance'
• OnePulse Foundation
• Three Years Since Pulse, Lawmakers Must Act to Address Ongoing Epidemic of Gun Violence

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