This Is What Social Media Had to Say About the March for Our Lives
While thousands of protesters gathered today for the March for Our Lives—an anti-gun march held across the country following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida—many influential figures and celebrities also took to social media to show their support for the movement. After quickly becoming a trending topic on Twitter, the #MarchforOurLives hashtag ignited much-needed conversation around America’s lax gun laws, where people sounded off on the epidemic of gun violence and what needs to change.
Former President Barack Obama showed his support for the march and its inspiring student leaders, such as Parkland survivor Emma González, who delivered a powerful speech, which lasted just six minutes and 20 seconds—the length of the entire Parkland shooting spree. Obama tweeted, “Michelle and I are so inspired by all the young people who made today’s marches happen. Keep at it. You’re leading us forward. Nothing can stand in the way of millions of voices calling for change.”
Lady Gaga also documented the march via social media in Los Angeles, releasing a series of Instagram videos calling for action from politicians to enforce stricter gun laws. “School is not be a place where kids should go to be afraid for their lives,” she said in one video, where she holds a “Disarm Hate” sign.
Meanwhile, several people on Twitter, including comedian Kathy Griffin, were also quick to point out the successful turnout of the march, comparing it to President Donald Trump’s more, say, lean inauguration. (Neither President Trump nor Vice President Mike Pence commented on the marches today.)
Below, see more social media reactions to the march.
