"Don't Shoot" is an original hip-hop song and music video written and performed by students at Omaha Northwest High Magnet School. In it, students speak out against gun violence, describing feelings of fear and loss as well as a commitment to helping build a better future. Omaha Northwest High Magnet School is a partner school in the American Public Health Association’s Program to Improve Graduation, which aims to encourage youth engagement and reduce drop-out rates amongst at risk-students.
Creative Director: James “Jimmy” Watkins
Video Production: Project Raw; Khabeer Saalam