Protest On Gun Violence Coming To Newark: Moms Demand Action

NEWARK, NJ — Newark is one of 10 locations in New Jersey that are slated to see rallies against gun violence on Saturday, March 24. The protests are being organized by the New Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

The “March For Our Lives” rally in Newark is scheduled to take place at Military Park, 93 Park Place in Newark at 10 a.m., organizers stated. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page here.

Here’s why people are marching, according to organizers:

“In a national day of action, students and survivors of gun violence from around the country have organized over 400 local marches, from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Belfast, Maine, to Mission, Texas. On March 24, communities large and small will come together, calling on legislators to pass common sense gun safety legislation, and make the lives of America’s students their #1 priority.”

“For too long, gun violence has plagued our schools and communities and it’s time for our nation’s leaders to take meaningful action,” said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

“We’re working to make sure that everyone can attend a march – whether it’s in DC or in their local community,” Watts said.

Search for more local March For Our Lives rallies on March 24 here.

The rally comes just 10 days after the national #ENOUGH student walkouts on gun violence, which included hundreds of students in Newark.

• See related article: Newark Students Hold School Walkouts Against Gun Violence

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