Re: Youth-Lead San Diego March Against Gun Violence

CORRECTION: The march is happening today, June 9th, not June 6th. My apologies!

On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 9:09 AM Theo Martien <theo@themartiens.com> wrote:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Zoë Geller-Alford ‭+1 (206) 825-5565‬ zoe.clementine@icloud.com

  Theo Martien            +1 (858) 250-9180 theo@themartiens.com  

Youth-Lead San Diego March Against Gun Violence

Youth demand to end gun violence through marching, chants, and speeches.

San Diego, CA – On Thursday, June 6th, San Diegans will be gathering at the Hall of Justice to protest the apathy lawmakers show toward gun violence and the countless deaths it causes. The protest will feature speakers from various backgrounds, a march from the Hall of Justice to the Waterfront Park, chants, and an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and grief.

Mass shootings happen almost daily in the US. In the wake of recent, especially horrifying shootings in Buffalo, NY, and Uvalde, TX, the gun reform movement has been reignited. San Diego joins thousands of cities marching across the US this week.

The march is calling on lawmakers at the federal level to pass gun reform legislation. This includes passing existing bills (such as H.R.3015, H.R.3088, H.R.748, H.R.6380, H.R.130, H.R.5427, H.R.2510, H.R.2377) and drafting further legislation. In addition, participants will be urged to pre/register to vote and do so in November to ensure elected representatives are in support of gun safety.

WHAT: Student-lead march against gun violence

WHEN: Thursday, June 6th, 2022 from 4:30-6:30 pm

WHERE: San Diego Hall of Justice, 330 W Broadway, 92101 TO San Diego Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, 92101

WHY: In the wake of recent shootings we are calling on lawmakers to pass gun safety laws

VISUALS: Signs, banners, marching, chanting, speeches, youth activists