They turned out in their thousands.
Today, in Washington DC and all over the world, women, men, students and children all stood alongside one another in the numerous March For Our Lives rallies.
It stems from the 18+ school shootings that have taken place throughout the US in only this year alone.
Emma Gonzalez, who created the March For Our Lives movement, orchestrated this whole event after she survived the February 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Since then, she has rose as a powerful and strong voice for students, after she gained international attention for a speech she gave at a gun violence rally.
Together with Emma, the students of the Parkland school have been campaigning, and today many celebrities showed up to their march to show their support.
Here is a list of just a few:
Paul McCartney
“One of my best friends was shot not far from where we are right now,” #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/lSOTa8Yyig
— mel loves chester (@gunslocked) March 24, 2018
Demi Lovato
Cher and Glenn Close
Jimmy Fallon and Dennis Rodman
Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg
Miley and Noah Cyrus
George and Amal Clooney
Charlize Theron
Common and Andrea Day
Zendaya
And here are a few images and videos from the students and activists:
It was amazing to see so many young students at the #marchforourlives today. Everyone’s voice matters! pic.twitter.com/LPfTFuYHCl
— Katie Phillips (@katiereneep) March 24, 2018
Today is what hope looks like.#MarchForOurLives
pic.twitter.com/aWpT16QQYM— John Clough (@John_Clough) March 24, 2018
#MarchForOurLives @MileyCyrus amazing. pic.twitter.com/KZcw0BsRUX
— Gabby ? (@gabbytyy) March 24, 2018
You talking to me kid?
Damn bleeping straight he is! Time to man up!
#MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/LspOA5KZC6
— Terry Hannan (@terryhannan) March 24, 2018
Wow! #MarchForOurLives keep it up! November is right around the corner. Let’s keep the same energy. pic.twitter.com/XmjFyoUgJt
— Sonny saneus (@Realsonnysaneus) March 24, 2018
Something powerful is happening #MarchForOurLives #MarchForOurLivesSyracuse pic.twitter.com/gLlPYlfKa2
— Allie Rockhill (@allie_rock31) March 24, 2018
#MarchForOurLives: Students And Activists All Around The World Gather For Some Gotdamn Gun Reform https://t.co/kp3iPlC5y3 pic.twitter.com/MtSQJXh8z4
— Beastbeatz (@Beastbeatz247) March 24, 2018
Images: Getty
