March For Our Lives: Students & Others Rally Against Gun Violence Across America

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June 11, 2022 2:22PM EDT

‘March For Our Lives’ is a nationwide demonstration advocating for gun safety in America. Thousands protested across The United States on June 11, 2022.

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March For Our Lives Protests Against Gun Violence

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“March For Our Lives” is a nationwide, student led demonstration against gun violence that was formed in 2018 after the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida. According to its website, it organized the largest single day protest against gun violence in history. 

The movement is “dedicated to promoting civic engagement, education, and direction action by youth to eliminate the epidemic of gun violence.” It also “aim[s] to create safe and healthy communities and livelihoods where gun violence is obsolete.” 

Now after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, more March for Our Lives protests formed on June 11, 2022 in both Austin, Texas and Washington DC. Here, a large crowd is pictured protesting in Austin.

In the gathering, one woman holds up a sign that states the statistic that “Firearms are the #1 leading cause of death for American children and teens. Is your child next?” While a young girl holds up another sign next to her that chillingly says “Will I Die Wearing My Backpack?” 

Throughout the demonstration, thousands call for action to be taken from US Senators for gun control in America. Click through our gallery to see more powerful photos during the March for Our Lives rallies from dedicated protesters. 

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People participate in the second March for Our Lives rally in support of gun control in front of the Washington Monument, in Washington on June 11, 2022. The rally is a successor to the 2018 march organized by student protestors after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. 

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In Texas on June 11, 2022, two protesters hold up signs that read “Uvalde Strong.” One has a devesating quote from a student at Robb Elementary, and the other is urging for action to be taken. 

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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser waves as she arrives to speak during the second March for Our Lives rally in support of gun control. She stands in front of the White House in Washington on June 11, 2022. 

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A large crowd gathers in front of the Washington Monument to protest Gun Violence in America in the second March for Our Lives Rally. One sign towards the front reads “Save Our Students.”

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Reverend Denise Walden-Glenn speaks in front of the White House for the March for Our Lives rally on June 11, 2022. She is surrounded by multiple applauding protesters. 

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In Austin, Texas on June 11, 2022, protesters hold up signs for the “March for Our Lives” rally. One sign reads “Protect Kids, Not Guns,” while the other says “Moms Demand Gun Sense.” 

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Protesters hold up signs during a gun control rally in front of the Washington Monument on June 11, 2022. One of the picket signs reads: “Kids Are Not Select Senator’s Collateral Damage.” 

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Two protesters stand defiant during the “March for Our Lives” rally in Austin Texas on June 11, 2022. Their signs say “Guns Over People” and “Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Bulletproof.”

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A gathering of people hold signs over their heads in front of the Washington Monument during the March for Our Lives protest on June 11, 2022. One sign reads “Ban Assault Rifles Now” in black ink. 

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