Last May 24, 2022, nineteen girls and boys, as well as two adults, were killed in a horrific wave of gun violence at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, making it the second deadliest school shooting in the United States.
In the face of this tragedy, "the Senate is dragging its feet on passing universal background checks for gun ownership. Even as the nation cries out for justice, the government fails to act," states the invitation to participate in the "March for Our Lives," a peaceful march on behalf of all those who are sick and tired of living in fear of being hit by a bullet and for those who are no longer here because of gun violence.
Sequoia students founded March for Our Lives Sequoia Union to advocate for an end to gun violence and adopt new reforms to prevent massacres like the Parkland shooting.
Although March for Our Lives is a national organization, the district chapter spreads the March for Our Lives agenda at the local level. Members support the mission through hands-on letter writing, educating themselves on policy, hosting webinars and promoting campaigns.
"It is up to the youth of the future to take up the mantle and push for meaningful change. Change starts with a first step - we invite you to take the first step and join us - and other MFOL chapters across the country - on June 11 for an in-person march in Redwood City!" details the Sequoia Union and San Jose chapter collective.
The event will take place this June 11 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the front plaza of the Redwood City Public Library, located at 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City.
It should be noted that registration is required to participate. Those interested can do so by clicking here.
March for Our Lives is a global organization founded by survivors of the Parkland shooting.
After witnessing the violence firsthand, many students realized the severity of the gun violence epidemic and are now determined to end it with a nationwide demonstration. Although March for Our Lives Sequoia Union is a modest chapter within the national organization, the team believes its impact is far more significant than one might expect.
March for Our Lives Sequoia was born in 2019 by Lita Billman and Cassandra Lea. In 2020, Nicholas Kwok, Christopher Kwok and Nicholas Lawrence expanded the school chapter to a district demonstration.
Currently, the March for Our Lives Sequoia Union consists of more than 25 members dedicated to ending gun violence.
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