The march culminated at Grand Park where a variety of speeches and musical performances were given from a stage on North Spring Street between the park and City Hall. Many speakers called on people to work for change by registering to and participating in upcoming elections. Warnings to politicians were issued: take action to address America’s gun violence epidemic or be voted out, as the coming generation will no longer tolerate inaction.
Trump LIED to you! How many times did you hear him say "Mexico is gonna pay for the WALL! 💯%!" Now he's asking US to pay for it! Why don't we#HaveAVote Let Americans decide if WE wanna pay for HIS WALL We don't NEED a Wall! You know what we need?#TRUTH 👇OR👇 YOU guys can pay! pic.twitter.com/YuGUi7fWyF
In this photo essay, highlights a part of the March For Our Lives rally that took place March 24, in downtown Los Angeles.
How many more? Enough is enough. Marchers display their signs on North Broadway and Grand Park at the March For Our Lives rally in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaHow many more? Enough is enough. Different marchers carrying different signs but with the same message in Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaLet’s change it! More peace, less guns. A marcher in Grand Park raises her fist as she dances along to a music performance given on the stage in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaTwo marchers in Grand Park display their signs, which criticize Trump while calling for stricter gun regulation. Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaA young marcher in Grand Park makes an angry face in front of a sign that says, “Trump is a puppet!” Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaThis marcher listens to a speech in Grand Park while holding a sign that reads, “Gee, I hope I don’t die at this…rally.” Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaA woman on North Spring Street in front of City Hall sports groovy, hot pink hair and glasses shaped like flowers, which compliment her flowered dress, holds a “Books not Bullets” sign. Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaA group of young protesters display their signs while standing on a barricade at the intersection of First Street and North Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles. The young man on the left repeatedly said, “Kids should not stand here.” Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.MediaA woman in Grand Park dances along to a musical performance holding signs that say, “My kid gives the NRA an F,” and “Schools are for learning not lockdowns.” Photo Credit: Doug de Wet/SAC.Media
Doug de Wet is the former features editor of SAC.Media and a collector of words, ideas, sounds, flavors, and forms. He is suffering from existential dread, extreme self reflexivity, and the questioning of grand narratives. He is now attending Cal State Fullerton.
