The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., brought the nation together in grief. Like all-too-many similar occurrences in this nation’s history, it has also reignited a debate on gun control laws. Here is a round up of what experts of color are saying about gun violence and how what happened in Newtown is an unfortunate example of why gun control reform is imperative.

Elizabeth Molina Morgan, Executive Director of Grad Nation at Americas Promised Alliance, on the importance of creating education standards at career colleges.

PolicyTalk: U.S. Rep. Grace Flores Napolitano (D-CA) discusses education, mental health, and healthy food in schools.

Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, discusses her organization's role in supporting and developing girls and women, especially in Latino communities, to become strong leaders across the United States.

Congressman José E. Serrano (D-NY) discusses strengthening our education system, creating jobs and investing in America at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 2011 Public Policy Conference.